The Seasons of Suisun Valley Are a Natur...

Photographing Suisun Valley always has an abundance of viticultural shots, regardless of the...

Rustic Suisun Valley Has Launched a New ...

There are very few places in California wine country that have Suisun Valley’s rustic charm. Some of its unique facets include the following: Suisun Valley is a small, self contained appellated valley. It’s only eight miles long, and five miles wide. Within its borders, Suisun Valley has a rich, agricultural heritage that dates back to 1848. Suisun Valley also has an impressive...

SVGGA Milestones, From 2002 to Present D...

Suisun Valley Growers Association (SVGGA) ~ 2004 to 2008 ~ 2004 Hired the following to advance their efforts: SVGGA hired Turrentine Brokers to help sell their wine to more than the bulk market (Feb. 2004) SVGGA hired Diaz Communications to help market themselves with PR and a Website. (Mar. 2004) PR and marketing work began. 2005 Suisun Valley debuted a buyer-seller forum,...

Suisun Valley Grape Growers Create a Bra...

Suisun Valley Grape Growers Create a Brand, Literally from the Ground Up When the Suisun Valley Vintners and Growers Association (SVVGA) originally formed in 2003 (as the Suisun Valley Grape Growers Association), this coalition had two main objectives: To advance awareness of the Suisun Valley American Viticultural Area, established in 1982. To send their message of ultra premium...

The Challenges of Owning a Small Vineyar...

Frank Andrews of Andrews Vineyards is located on Andrews Lane in Suisun Valley. He also owns a cluster of small businesses in Suisun Valley under the Andrews Group umbrella. This is another family in Suisun Valley that’s defining their legacy with names of roads and businesses that bear the names of the owners. The entire valley has been created this way since the 1800s, and it begs...

Wooden Valley Winery, a 75 Year History ...

Wooden Valley Winery ~ The Early Years ~ Brothers Manuel and Salvador Brea founded Wooden Valley Winery in Suisun Valley, at the end of prohibition in 1933. Salvador named the winery after the road where it was located. At the time, it was called the Wooden Valley Road. (Today, this road is called Suisun Valley Road.) Family friend Mario Lanza, who worked as a partner in the Oakland...