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.com
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- Fred Scherrer
Next meeting is Wednesday, June 23rd, 7:00 pm
at the location of your choice via Zoom
Speaker: Megan Jones, Sonoma County Wine Librarian & Gary Alvey, GENCO Member
Topic: Megan: How to Benefit and Utilize the Wine Library & Gary: Considerations for Developing Your Home Winery & your Personal Wine/Viticulture Library
Megan Jones will start off our presentations with a talk about the benefits of and how to utilize the Sonoma County Wine library. A tremendous benefit for us home winemakers! On more than one occasion over the years, Gary has been asked by new members who have yet to make a bottle of wine... “What should I buy, borrow, or rent?” Initially, renting or borrowing make sense. However, later I believe, renting becomes an inconvenience. There are several factors that will guide you to what you perceive as your equipment needs. Recommendations from others’ experiences are often the case but may or may not fit your situation. As you’ll find, once you begin making wine, needs are similar but can be very different. When you’re deciding what you would like to buy, think of your winemaking future. Will you increase your volume? Will you make white, red, or both? My experience has shown me that my decisions were generally based on the criteria I’ll be discussing during my presentation. Up next, How do you develop your personal wine making/viticulture library? Every member’s winemaking knowledge base is dependent on their experiences and educational background. Have you grown grapes? Have you been involved making wine? Have you taken viticulture, enology, chemistry, biology, microbiology classes? Members, come prepared to offer your thoughts. This presentation is expected to be interactive, not just a lecture.
View June 2021 PDF announcement
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Entry Form Deadline: April 3rd
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Entry Form Deadline: May 6th
Wine Entry Deadline: May 6th
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Entry Form Deadline: August 9th
Wine Entry Deadline: August 9th
Napa Valley College: Viticulture & Winery Technology, Spring 2021
New GENCO Gem Coming Soon
