GENCO - Sonoma County Amateur Winemakers

GENCO was formed to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, and to promote viticulture and production of quality wine within the membership. We share information on experiences, successes, failures, and pitfalls in making wine and conduct tastings of member wines for evaluation and enjoyment.

At each meeting we explore a subject of particular interest to our members regarding home winemaking or grape growing. We have an open discussion at some meetings and at others we have a knowledgeable guest speaker. We share in the purchase of winemaking supplies (bottles, corks, carboys, supplies, etc.) to obtain larger lots for better pricing.

GENCO meets once a month in or near Healdsburg. The group shares ideas, problems, and wine, and is not only informative, but fun. We have beginner and experienced winemakers. If you are interested in joining or would like more information about GENCO, please contact us at info.gencowinemakers@gmail.com

" When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers therefore are the winemaking founders of human civilization. "
- Daniel Webster

Next Meeting

Next meeting is Wednesday, April 24th, 7:00 pm
at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Healdsburg
Bring 2 wine glasses

Speaker: Perri Jaye, Owner Perri Jaye Vineyards

I started Perri Jaye Vineyards in 2017 using a small portion of my Estate grapes at a cus- tom crush facility in Coffey Park. I also make a small lot of Rose of PN. I currently have an AP at Inman Family Wines. I usually make 4 barrels of Pinot, use French oak barrels - 25% new. The rose is fermented and aged in SS barrels.

I will be pouring my 2021 Rose of Pinot Noir and also my 2018 Estate Pinot Noir.

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