Our Vineyards

Our Vineyards

"Exceptional Grapes"


In addition to producing fine wines from the Suisun Valley Appellation, our family also grows grapes for winemakers who use our fruit to create their own fine wine. It’s rewarding to see how well our grapes have been received by winemaking experts from all over the country. When they call, they want to know every detail you can imagine about our vineyard blocks, clones, bunch density and the weather leading up to harvest. I think they appreciate our years of experience and attention to detail. If you’re considering buying wine grapes, we encourage you to visit our winery. There’s just something special about walking the vineyards in person-you get that connection with the land that my family experiences every day. It’s a deep connection that allows us to match the varietal to the unique terroir of each vineyard block for perfect balance in the fruit and optimum yield.

Premier Supplier

Bulk Wine — Grapes — Juice
The Lanza family has been producing award-winning wine from our Suisun Valley vineyards for four generations.
Lanza Vineyards and Wooden Valley Winery supply grapes, juice, bulk wine and finished bottle goods to small wineries throughout the continental United States. We offer bulk wine to bonded wineries delivered in drums, totes, and finished bottle goods. To purchase bulk wine, grapes, or juice, contact us at info@lanzavineyards.com.

The Land

Latitude and Longitude: 38.276830o N, 122,113210o

Elevation: 50 to 2300 feet above sea level

Grape growing: Hillside and Valley Planting

Soils: Volcanic rock and fertile loamy soils

Water table: Annual rainfall averages 25 to 35 inches.

CLIMATE AND LOCATION

The impact of the marine air flowing from the Pacific, over the San Pablo Bay, and into the Suisun Valley/ California North Coast AVA creates a Mediterranean-like climate ideal for growing a wide variety of premium wine grapes.

While just eight miles long, north to south, and three miles wide east to west, the Suisun Valley has a full daytime 10 to 14-degree temperature swing and differential from the lower to the upper valley.

The resulting network of microclimates allows many different grape varietals to grow in precisely the conditions they prefer. Cooler temperatures at the southern end of Suisun Valley allow white grapes to retain their acidity, while the northern end supplies red grapes with enough warmth to fully ripen.