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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- Judy Valon
Next meeting is Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:00 pm
at the Your HOME... via ZOOM
Speaker: Bruce Hagen w/ Members
Topic: HARVEST CHALLENGES
No doubt, many of you will have already harvested grapes and are now managing one or more fermentations, and preparing for what lies ahead. So, I thought it would be helpful to discuss the current harvest, and how our winemaking is progressing. The recent fires and pervasive smoke have presented some real challenges, particularly for making red wine. Some of us, fearing the prospect of making smoke tainted wine, may have decided to sit this one out. How many of you opted to make rosé instead? Who has or soon will be making a red? Where did you/ or will you get your grapes, and were the smoke levels there reasonably low? If you made a white, was it your first time, and what were the results? Did anyone buy new equipment, and how did it work for you? If this was your first harvest, how did it go? Did anyone try new varieties? We can also talk about winemaking issues, like watering-back, adjusting acidity, cold-soaking, natural fermentations, MLF, preferred yeast or ML culture, clarifying white juice, etc. This will be an opportunity to catch up with other members, share thoughts and experiences, seek input, or just commiserate with everyone else.
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View September 2020 PDF announcement
CANCELED! - Sonoma-Marin Fair
Entry Form Deadline: April 13th
Wine Entry Deadline: April 13th - 5pm
POSTPONED TO 2021! - San Diego County Fair
Entry Form Deadline: April 3rd
Wine Entry Deadline: April 21st
POSTPONED! - CA State Fair Home Wine Competition
Entry Form Deadline: May 6th
Wine Entry Deadline: May 6th
ON HOLD! - Alameda County Fair Amateur Wine Competition
Entry Form Deadline: May 1st online
Wine Entry Deadline: May 16th
CANCELED! - Orange Wine Society/Orange County Fair
Entry Form Deadline: Prior to May 28th
Wine Entry Deadline: May 28th
CANCELED! - Marin County Fair
Entry Form Deadline:
Wine Entry Deadline:
Napa Valley College: Viticulture & Winery Technology, page 91 Fall 2020
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