Annual Events
CCHVA Board Meeting
Location: Board Member’s House
Date: 1st Wednesday of the month
CCHVA Annual Membership Meeting
Location: San Luis Yacht Club on the pier in Avila Beach
Date: Normally held in late January
Annual Spring Barbeque and Red Wine Competition
Location: Varies
Date: Normally held in May
Santa Barbara County Fair Home Made Wine Judging
Location: Santa Maria Fairpark
Date: Normally held in early June
Annual Summer Barbeque and White Wine Competition
Location: Varies
Date: Normally held in August
Wine Maker Dinner
Location: Varies
Date: Normally held in November
Seminars
Several seminars are held throughout the year to enhance the knowledge of the home vintner. The seminars cover all aspects of wine making, wine evaluation, and wine judging, and are designed for both the new home wine maker as well as the experienced wine maker. The seminars are normally held on weekday evenings, and there is a nominal charge for the seminars to cover expenses.
Past Events
See photos from the 2011 CCHVA Annual Membership Meeting held at the San Luis Yacht Club on the pier in Avila Beach on January 29, 2011.
These are the results of the 2010 Santa Barbara County Fair Home Winemaking Competition.
Photos from our annual spring picnic that was held at Los Alamos Park on May 22, 2010 have been posted.
Also see descriptions and photos of our other past events.
Residual sugar Hydrogen Sulfide
Cork taint (TCA) Mercaptans and Disulfides
Excessive oak Volatile Acidity
Oxidation Excessive alcohol
Brettanomyces Heat and light damage
Excess tannins Aroma descriptions