Overview

The formation of Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers Association (SVGGA) is considered to create a more cohesive and sustainable competitive market position for wine grape growers within the Suisun Valley Approved Viticultural Area (AVA), thereby improving and bettering the conditions of respective grower members of the Association. This will be accomplished through a number of specific goals and objectives as outlined below:

Goals and Objectives (proposed):

1. To sustain wine grape production at commercially profitable levels for all growers with the Suisun Valley AVA.
2. To improve price per ton averages on annualized basis to maintain grower revenue in line with increased operating costs
3. To increase annual tonnage shipments from Suisun Valley to premium North Coast wineries.
4. To develop meaningful awareness within commercial markets of the North Coast (AVA) orientation of Suisun Valley and position such awareness as high quality/high value.
5. To foster access to premium grapes to serious homewine markets for those growers seeking such buyers
6. To foster further winery development within the Suisun Valley AVA producing Suisun Valley appellated wines

Association Objectives (proposed)

1. Return Grape contract pricing to equal or exceed recommended pricing set by North Coast wine grape producers.
2. Establish within 2 years viable sales promotion channels exclusive to SVGGA members that are recognized by both commercial and home winegrape buyers
3. Pursue contracting terms with major premium commercial buyers that establish Suisun Valley AVA in appellated wines and single vineyard wines.
4. Work to narrow pricing gaps to Napa Valley average grape pricing per ton
5. Support development of additional Suisun Valley wineries within next two years

Strategies to Accomplish Goals and Objectives (proposed)

1. Strong promotion of positive aspects for the Suisun Valley terrior defining key nuances of marine influence, soils types, clonal selections and viticultural practices
2. Create and implement a viable sales channel to both commercial and home winegrape buyers through use of internet technology and conventional communications.
3. Establish programs and services to assist growers to constantly improve quality levels of wine grape varietals produced.
4. Collective negotiation of major grape contracts if and when appropriate.
5. Implementation of a price/value index on SVGGA grapes
6. Strong solicitation and incentives to wineries to produce single vineyard or AVA appellated wines.

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