The purpose of The Amador County Winemakers Association (AWA) is to organize, conduct, and/or attend discussions, lectures, field trips, experiments, and demonstrations regarding all aspects of grape growing and wine making. Experienced members are available at all times to provide support and answer questions.

July 2008 Newsletter

The next meeting willl be held at Marlene and Glen's restuarant on July 17th at 7:00 PM in plymouth California

Metal End Posts

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I am looking for a source of metal vineyard end posts for my small home vineyard. I need 10 end posts as well as line posts. Does anyone have a source that is reasonably priced?

Thanks,

Bob K.

Rudy Chinco has Primativo available

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Rudy Chinco has some extra Primativo grapes. He says they are seconds but are lookin mighty fine. He sold his 1sts for 1100/t to mother sutter. The price of these is a negotiable 450/t. He does not computer but the phone is #245-4051.

Beat the Rush to the Big Crush!

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The 2007 Big Crush will be held on October 7th and 8th. The “Big Crush” offers great wine, food and fun at 29 Amador County wineries, including wines poured from barrel and bottle, delicious food, live music and a big raffle for prizes.

Equipment for sale. In Response to WinerySite.com: Ad ID 15342

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Hardly used and in great condition. Still on site in Plymouth CA.

I plan to be up there showing equipment
my cell phone is 703-851-8855

From the Trustee Inventory List::

Milani Crusher antares 150 (2000)

Fiddletown's Annual Fiddlers' Jam

Perhaps it is too late... but if not I wanted to let you know about Fiddletown's Annual Fiddlers' Jam. The serving of local wines is an important aspect of our event. I have attached a copy of our ad placed in this months Sacramento Magazine.

SHW clubmembers Paul & Nancy have Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot

Paul Baldwin-P & N Enterprises - SHW clubmembers Paul & Nancy have Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, along I5 in South Sacramento County. Vines are leafpulled, hedged and bird netted for top quality. Offered at .40/lb u-pick with free use of crusher/stemmer and our help. New winemakers always encouraged.

1200 lbs of zinfandel for sale

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Because of a sudden cancelation I have 1200 lbs of zinfandel for sale. This is 22 year old head pruned zinfandel. Has won awards including double gold at the San Mateo Fair and Silver at the Amador County Fair. 1220 lbs at $1200 per ton I pick or $1000 per ton you pick. Current measurements BRIX 24.0 PH 3.47 T.A. .65 Should be ready in two week or so.

Sauber Vineyard has Syrah, Sangiovese, Cab. Franc and Merlot

Sauber Vineyard has Syrah, Sangiovese, Cab. Franc and Merlot for sale. We charge .50/lb u-pick or .60/lb if we pick them and a crusher/destemmer is available on site. We are at elevation 2800' so we are usually late but this year is moving right along. Merlot is available the week of Sept. 10!

Wine Events in Amador

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Fun in your future!
Amador County Arts Council Concert at Montevina Winery
August 24th
Location: 20680 Shenandoah School Rd
Enjoy an evening under the stars and the music of "Over the Edge". Visit http://www.montevina.com for more details.