About Wooden Valley Winery
Wooden Valley Winery is the oldest winery in Suisun Valley and one of the families that has shaped the region's story. The winery was founded in 1933, at the end of Prohibition, by brothers Salvador and Manuel Brea, who named it for Wooden Valley Road, the road it sat on, which has since been renamed Suisun Valley Road. In 1944 Italian immigrant Mario Lanza joined as a partner, and by 1955 the Lanza family were sole owners, keeping the Wooden Valley name on a handshake. Over the decades the family expanded from a small parcel to more than 300 acres of estate vineyard, and it was Richard "Chick" Lanza who led the effort that earned Suisun Valley its AVA recognition in 1982.
Today the winery is run by the next generations of Lanzas, with Rick as winemaker, Ron in sales and marketing, and Larry and Ken managing the vineyards. Every wine is estate grown and bottled, and the down-home tasting room, anchored by a bar built from century-old redwood wine tanks, is a favorite stop for visitors heading to and from Napa. Locals sometimes call Suisun Valley "Napa's backside," and the comparison is fair: family farms, unhurried tasting rooms, and honest pricing give it the feel of Napa a half century ago. Most wineries here are family owned, and it is common for the person pouring your wine to be the one who grew and made it.
Hours, tasting fees, and reservation policies change with the season, so it is worth checking the winery's website or calling ahead before you visit, especially on weekends. The details on this profile may have shifted since publication, and the producer is always the most authoritative source.
A trip to Suisun Valley is not complete without a stop at Wooden Valley Winery.
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What Wino Notion liked most about Wooden Valley Winery is its welcoming, unpretentious character and deep connection to Suisun Valley. Family-owned for three generations, the winery combines a history dating back to 1933 with an approachable tasting experience that allows the wines and the region to take center stage. The broad selection offers a great introduction to Suisun Valley's different grape varieties, including Petite Sirah, the region's signature grape, while the picnic grounds provide a relaxed place to enjoy a bottle and spend a little more time in wine country. Wooden Valley feels authentic, comfortable and rooted in the community, making it an excellent first stop for visitors exploring Suisun Valley.
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Wooden Valley is best known for its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and the Rosetta Rose, along with Barbera, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and one of the few red and white bottlings of Valdiguie made in California. For the current release list, check the winery's website or contact the tasting room.
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Estate Tasting at Wooden Valley
A relaxed tasting in the recycled-redwood tasting room with a family member or two often on hand, plus a picnic area and scenic valley views. The lineup spans estate Cabernet, Merlot, the Rosetta Rose, Barbera, Sangiovese, and the valley's rare Valdiguie.
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