MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW THE SONOMA VALLEY VINTNERS & GROWERS ALLIANCE
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) comprises hundreds of member wineries and grape growers as well as associate members who work together to promote awareness of the Sonoma Valley and its extraordinary wines and grapes, its incomparable climate, and its richly diverse terrain and terroir.
The organization was formed in 1992 by merging the Sonoma Valley Vintners Association and the Sonoma Valley Grape Growers Association. Because it is a collaboration of vintners and growers, it is a unique organization that shares a mission to promote Sonoma Valley wines and grapes, support cooperation and collaboration among Valley vintners and growers, and develop community awareness of the industry and its contributions to the unique lifestyle in Sonoma Valley.
By becoming a member you contribute to a collective pool of resources that allows the SVVGA to build awareness of and appreciation for the Sonoma Valley wine region. Along the way we will help tell YOUR stories, advocate for you on key industry issues, and provide numerous opportunities to collaborate with your peers on best practices. 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prema Behan Three Sticks Wines
Lauren Benward Krause Secretary Beltane Ranch
Erich Bradley Pangloss Cellars, Repris Wines, Sojourn Cellars
Gary Buffo Pure Luxury Transportation
Rick Corcoran Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Bill Hooper Treasurer Tyge William Cellars
Richard Idell Idell Family Vineyards
Kenneth Juhasz President Auteur Wines
Jon Parker Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery
Alan Ross Vice President Ross Vineyard
Steven Sangiacomo Sangiacomo Vineyards
Jonny Westom Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
Dan Zepponi Madrone Vineyards Estate THE SONOMA VALLEY VINTNERS & GROWERS ALLIANCE MISSION: Promote Sonoma Valley grapes and wine, support cooperation and collaboration among vintners and growers, and develop community awareness of the industry and its contributions to the lifestyle in Sonoma Valley.
PROMOTE: The SVVGA continues to be at the forefront of consistently communicating Sonoma Valley’s unique attributes in a way that powerfully promotes this world-class wine region. Branding & PR: Maintain, enhance, and champion a consistent messaging and positioning platform for the region. Events: Develop and execute compelling consumer events like Signature Sonoma Valley that drive quality wine visitor traffic and elevate marketplace perceptions of the region. Online: Position SonomaValleyWine.com as THE premier online portal for information on the region, and a gateway to the members’ own websites. Road Shows: Take the Sonoma Valley story on the road to top wine markets via programs like Sonoma in the City. Social Media: Leverage robust Social Media presence to engage with consumers, share member stories, promote member news and events, and spur visitor traffic. Content Development: Share member stories via our online blog—The Blackboard—and its e- newsletter distributed to over 25,000 consumers. Drive Traffic: Production of the popular Sonoma Valley Wine Map and the iconic roadside arrows. Facilitate member connections with the bay area concierge community.
ADVOCATE: From winery event regulations and groundwater use to farmworker housing and sustainability, the SVVGA keeps members fully informed on community issues that effect them, while actively advocating on their behalf for industry friendly solutions.
COLLABORATE: The SVVGA actively cultivates the sense of community that the Sonoma Valley is known for, creating numerous opportunities for members to engage, socialize and learn from each other: Annual State of the Alliance meeting Quarterly Membership Mixers hosted at member wineries Vineyard Crawls, an educational deep-dive into a member vineyard to share peer-to-peer insights and best practices on grape growing and winemaking in the Valley Annual Member Summer Barbeque Annual Holiday Party POSITIONING SONOMA VALLEY
BRAND PROMISE As the birthplace of world class California wine, Sonoma Valley provides the most fulfilling connection to our rich history and to a deeply rooted community of spirited vintners and growers who invite you to engage your heart, your mind and your palate.
BRAND CHARACTER
• Embracing – Sonoma Valley people and brands are active in making others welcome – it’s a welcome with open arms. They are warm and friendly, and the whole community extends the invitation to freely explore the wines, wineries, roads, restaurants, hospitality and features of Sonoma Valley with nothing closed off to experience seekers. • Authentic – Everything about Sonoma Valley is genuine. There is no glitz and no flash. We share true stories about people and businesses with deep roots and real family and community ties. • Passionate - Our commitment to wine and grape farming and to our Sonoma Valley community is a spirited and continuous search for innovation, improvement and ultimate quality.
THE LOGO
• The Sonoma Valley Wine logo was designed to embody several of the region’s most compelling and memorable attributes. The historical reference dates back to the town of Sonoma in 1846, drawing on California’s state flag and the original Bear Flag Revolt.
• The peak supporting the bear symbolizes the mountains that bring stunning natural beauty and an exceptional climate for winegrowing. Rising behind the mountain is a crescent representative of The Valley of The Moon, a term that has long been used to describe Sonoma Valley. IN SONOMA VALLEY THE ROOTS RUN DEEP HISTORY THE BIRTHPLACE OF CALIFORNIA WINE PROXIMITY JUST 45 MILES FROM SAN FRANCISCO DIVERSITY WIDE RANGE OF MIRCRO-CLIMATES, VARIETALS AND WORLD-CLASS WINES LEGACY HOME TO MANY MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY-RUN WINERIES & VINEYARDS ONE VALLEY: 6 AVAS HOME TO 6 DISTINCT GROWING REGIONS THE SONOMA VALLEY VINTNERS & GROWERS ALLIANCE
MAUREEN L. COTTINGHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ABIGAIL TAYLOR MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR
LORI MCGOVERN SOCIAL MEDIA | COMMUNICATIONS
783 BROADWAY, SONOMA, CA 95476 707.935.0803 PHONE | 707.935.1947 FAX
WWW.SONOMAVALLEYWINE.COM
Society Membership REGISTRATION FORM
Membership Level Annual Amount Due Society Membership $250.00 (balance due)
Make checks payable to: Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance 783 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476
If you would like to pay with a credit card (we do add 3%), please call us at 707.935.0803x1
Society Membership includes up to (2) membership cards. Please provide the following information for your membership account:
Member #1 FULL NAME: EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: MAILING ADDRESS:
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Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance is a 501(c) (6) Non-profit. Tax id number is 94-2326273
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