SHW members Andy and Elizabeth Standeven have been farming wine grapes commercially for over 25 years. Wines made with grapes from their El Dorado Shaker Ridge Vineyard has won many awards both commercially and by home wine makers. At the Club’s April 16 meeting, Andy educates us on the things we should be looking for…
Marchisio Electric Destemmer Crusher. May have been manufactured in 2004. This was used three times total. Used for quarter ton of grapes for 2005, 2006, and 2007 vintages. Has been stored in a garage except when in use. Does not include stand. Manufacturer advertises that this 1 hp can crush 1 1/2 tons an hour….
The California State Fair Home Wine competition will be accepting entries February 1-28. This contest is one of the required competitions to complete for SHW’s Winemaker of the Year award. The Fair’s competition date is on April 5. Watch for enty details.
4 ea. 5 gal. glass carboys $ 15.oo each. 1 ea. glass carboy approx. 7 to 8 gal. $ 20.00 1 ea. 15.5 gal stainless steel beer keg $ 25.00 Phone: 530-676-8507 email cngarico@gmail.com
Vines are dry-farmed, vineyard is organically grown but not certified. The vineyard on Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles area was planted by our family in 2000. If you are interested in viewing it, please send an email to osgood.tobey@gmail.com. At this time we estimate we will have the following varietals and quantities: Zinfandel, 6 tons; Petite…
Have you been communicating with a grower about Mission grapes? The grower has lost the interested buyer’s contact info and would like to get back in touch. If that interested buyer is you, please contact Cheryl Dimson at 714 501-8914 or dimson@cox.net. She can show you the vineyard’s progress this week.
