The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will be hosting a general meeting for all members on Sunday, December 3rd at 1 pm. We have several important areas of discussion, including but not limited to:

+Updates on the Yucaipa Valley Wine Country Specific Plan, and how members of the community can get involved.

+Updates on the imminent publication of the Yucaipa Valley AVA Petition in the Federal Register.

+The emergence of Pierce's disease within the Yucaipa Valley and the steps we can take to mitigate further spread.

+Updates on Grant Funding for vineyard installations and instructions to apply.

Event Details

• The event will be held at the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 92399.

• The meeting will begin at 1 pm and should last 90 min. 

• If you are considering making wine or planting vines, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the process and get involved with the YVWA.

If you have any questions please reach out. We hope to see you next Sunday!

- The YVWA Board of Directors

We're excited to announce that we will be hosting a Holiday Food and Wine Pairing Class with Sommelier and Winemaker Craig Suveg on Monday, November 20th. 

This food and wine pairing course will include bites of ham, turkey, prime rib, and a surprise dessert! Wine pairings will also be included in this course.

In this class you will:

• Learn about how food and wine pair together, and how the elements of fat, acidity, tannin, and flavor combine to create complementary pairings of food and wine. 

• Learn about all the classic food and wine pairings that have withstood the test of time, and why these pairings work so well.

• Learn about the best ways to pair wine with classic holiday foods, including ham, turkey, prime rib, and dessert. We'll be eating all of these items while pairing wines in real-time, so come hungry!

This class will be held in the Suveg Cellars Barrel Room on Monday, November 20th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Tickets are free for Professional and Industry Members. RSVP to yucaipawinealliance@gmail.com.

Tickets will be $30 per person for Associate Members and members of the public. Reserve your tickets by clicking the link below!

So far, the YVWA Vinification Fund has been able to raise over $2500 to help new growers in the Yucaipa Valley pay for their vines. We are ecstatic to announce our Dinner in the Vineyard Fundraiser at Pendelton Vineyards on June 4th, which will put us over the top of our $5000 goal for the Vinification Fund!

Dinner in the Vineyard will take place smack dab in the middle of one of Yucaipa's largest vineyards, planted by Cesar Roldan in 2020. Enjoy a live acoustic Spanish guitar performance and a catered dinner from 5-8 pm, followed by a discussion from our local winemakers and growers about the future of our nascent Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry.

Tickets are $50 per person, and 50 tickets will be available. Wine will be available for purchase from the YVWA at the venue and is not included in the ticket price. 

100% of the proceeds from our tickets go to the YVWA Vinification Fund, a separate stand-alone fund that will pay for vines planted by Yucaipa Valley growers. 100% of all proceeds donated to the Vinification Fund will be allocated to growers in the form of grant funding to help offset the initial costs of vineyard projects. 

Grab your tickets for our first Dinner in the Vineyard in several years below!

- The YVWA Board of Directors

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will be hosting its first Industry Day of the year at Suveg Cellars California Street Tasting Room on Sunday April 18th at 1pm.

Over the past year we've had many important events and noteworthy milestones in the development of the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. However because of COVID-19, we've been unable to host events where all current and aspiring members can meet each other comfortably. This event will provide the opportunity for vineyard owners, vintners, and those looking to aid with the development of a Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry to all meet face to face, and at long last collaborate and communicate directly.

YVWA President Craig Suveg will provide an update about the state of affairs in the Yucaipa Valley, and answer questions about a variety of topics from the coming AVA, to the Overlay District, new vineyard development, new vintner development, and more. He will be speaking at 1pm, and after the conclusion of his speech there will be ample opportunity to ask questions and meet new members.

Event Details

• The event will be held at the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 92399.

• Craig Suveg will be speaking at 1pm at the Tasting Room.

• After the conclusion of the speech, those interested in staying and networking or chatting will be free to do so throughout the afternoon.

• If you are considering making wine, or planting vines, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the process.

We hope to see you at our next Industry Day!

- The YVWA Board of Directors

To the Community of Yucaipa,

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will be hosting a Community Action Night and Petition Launch at 6pm on Tuesday October 13th outside of the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room.

At this event, we will discuss our action plan for the new petition that we will be circulating throughout the Yucaipa, update you on progress with the overlay district, and discuss ways in which we can work together to help achieve the ultimate goal of a boutique wine industry in the Yucaipa Valley.

Our new petition, which aims to prevent Yucaipa’s North Bench from becoming the latest casualty of clustered residential development, will have a strong grassroots efforts which we want YOU to be a part of. We will discuss how to get involved at next Tuesday’s event.

Event Details

The event will be held outside the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 92399.

No alcohol will be served at this event. This is simply an opportunity for us to come together, and discuss viable plans of action to accomplish our goals.

We have about 40 chairs, and we may run out. Please bring your own seating to ensure that you have a place to sit.

If you won’t be able to make it next Tuesday, please sign our petition by clicking the link below.

On the 1stof August, President of the YVWA Craig Suveg will be teaching vineyard canopy management in his personal Cabernet Vineyard! For all aspiring grape growers and viticulturists, this class offers indispensable information about how to maintain a vineyard during the peak summer months.

In this class you will:

• Learn the proper technique for cutting back vines

• Learn vine training, and how to encourage the proper type of vine growth

• Help to prune Craig’s vine’s, and learn about the different styles of canopy management

• See firsthand tools, equipment, and other materials

The class will be held outdoors in the vineyard, and we recommend wearing outside clothing appropriate for gardening. Bring boots and gloves.

Retail tickets will be $50.

If you’d like to join the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance for a $50 yearly membership, your first class will be free! Just make sure to email us an say you’re attending. Classes are normally only $25 for members of the Alliance! And free for Industry Members!

This class will be held at Craig Property at 37296 Ironwood Dr. Yucaipa, CA 92399 starting at 9 am. Purchase your tickets by clicking the link below!

See you on the 1st!
The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance Board

Greetings!

On October 28th at 6:30 pm, Wine Alliance Board Members Treasurer Mike Stubbs and Preston Todd will be teaching an introductory course on financing vineyards and the ins and outs of getting vineyards in the ground.

Mike is the Head of Accounting for Suveg Cellars and has multiple decades of experience as a corporate CFO. His knowledge of winery finance is wide-ranging, playing an integral role in the success of Suveg Cellars. Preston Todd is the Head of Viticulture for the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance, & Owner of North Cork Winery. Preston has installed more vineyards than anyone in the Yucaipa Valley. 

For anyone looking to invest in the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry, and get grapes in the ground by next spring, we cannot emphasize the value of this class enough.

In this class you will:

• Learn costs associated with vineyards

• Take steps to take to get ready for planting

• Learn about all materials necessary to get started

• Assess pros and cons of hiring a crew vs. doing the work manually

Tickets for Wine Alliance Membership will be $25. Industry Members may, of course, attend classes for free. Make sure to check your emails!

If you are not yet a member, join the Alliance by clicking the button below for $50 a year and you get your first class for free! Just write to us at yucaipawinealliance@gmail.com to let us know you are attending after you have joined!

This class will be held at the Suveg Cellars California Street Tasting room at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm. The address is 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 92399.

See you on the 28th!
The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance Board

To all Alliance Members and Members of the Public,

For the last year, the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance has fought tirelessly for the development of a sustainable viticultural industry in the Yucaipa Valley and pushed for economic development in the Uptown Yucaipa District to transform our city into a destination.

We're calling on all citizens of the Yucaipa Valley who want a better future for this community to participate in an open forum discussion, and to help us decide the best course of action for organizing ourselves to effect real change and protect the vision that we have been working toward.

At this event, we will discuss:

+The failure of business development efforts in the Yucaipa Uptown, and how we can best address the lack of restaurants and amenities that Yucaipa residents have so long desired.

+The progress that has been made on the Yucaipa Valley AVA Petition, the progress that has been made on the City of Yucaipa Overlay District, and how you can be a part of shaping the City's plans for the coming wine industry.

+The best methods to pull our community together and petition the responsible parties to ensure that the development of our Uptown District and Wine Industry progresses swiftly, and without obstruction.

+This forum will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15th
+The event will be held at the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 93299.

Please consider attending this event even if you are not a resident of the Yucaipa Valley Community, but have a vested interest in the development of the wine industry in the Yucaipa Valley.

Please SHARE THIS EVENT with anyone who is willing to listen, support, and help us build the community that we deserve.

Warmly,

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance is proud to present our first Summer Gala, a live auction fundraiser to benefit the growth of the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry.

This event will be hosted at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in partnership with the City of Yucaipa, and will be one of the first major events held in the banquet hall of our city’s new facility.

Bid on over 40 silent and live auction items, where the proceeds go directly to the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance to support crucial efforts to cultivate new vineyards, vintners, wineries, wine education, and much more. Auction items include:

+Private wine dinners

+Original works of art

+Inclusive trips and travel to places like Alaska and Colorado

+Unique entertainment experience

+Rare wines, and much more.

This 21+ event will also have live music, and is limited to 200 people. Make sure to get your tickets before we sell out!

Food and beverages are included for each guest in attendance. Dress classy.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $500 for a table of 8. Purchase your tickets to the event by making your selection below.

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

Join us every Friday night from July 12th to August 23rd for the California Nights Series, hosted by the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance. From 7-10pm, California Street between Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue A will host live jazz, wine, and craft goods vendors in an event that is open to the public. Come grab a glass or two of wine, shop local craft goods, and enjoy the free jazz!

On Sunday, June 9th Craig Suveg and Devin Cohen will be making an important announcement about the Yucaipa Valley AVA. After months and month of hard work on this historic document, this is an announcement you won’t want to miss!

And don’t worry, IT’S GOOD NEWS. We’ll have free food to snack on, and after the important announcement has been made Craig and Devin will answer questions about how the news will impact the local community, and what comes next for the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry.

This event will begin at 1 pm on Sunday, June 9th.

• The event will be held at the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 93299.

• The event is kid and dog-friendly. Free food throughout the afternoon!

Come join us for this special announcement and don’t miss the news! Share the event by clicking the link below.

Greetings and Salutations!

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will host its monthly meet and greet for all members as well as the general public on April 28th at 1 pm.

These new meetups will be on a monthly basis and give everyone the opportunity to meet each other, exchange ideas, and better understand the greatest challenges that we are facing as we work to build the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. Craig, Devin, and Anita will be speaking about progress made on the AVA, grant programs, and educational partnerships. 

Food will be provided for all attendees. Invite anyone who is interested in participating in the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. This a great community building opportunity for us to spread the word about our mission, and work together to accomplish it.

This event will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Sunday, April 28th.
The event will be held at the Suveg Cellars Tasting Room at 12132 California Street, Yucaipa CA 93299. The event is kid and dog-friendly.

We hope to see each and every one of you there on the 28th! Please share on Facebook by clicking the button below.

- The YVWA Board of Directors

On the 6th of April, Director of Viticulture for the YVWA Preston Todd will be teaching students how to set up a trellis system in his commercial vineyard! For all aspiring grape growers and viticulturists, this is a class offers indispensable information about setting up a vineyard, and maintaining it long term. 

In this class you will:

• Learn different trellis styles and how they work

• Discuss types of wire, insulation, and endposts

• Learn about vineyard layout

• See firsthand tools, equipment, and other materials

The class will be held outdoors in the vineyard, and we recommend wearing outside clothing appropriate for gardening. Bring boots and gloves.

Retail tickets will be $50 and move up to $65 on April 1st.

If you’d like to join the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance for a $50 yearly membership, your first class will be free! Just make sure to email us an say you’re attending.

This class will be held at Preston's Property on 9677 Yucaipa Ridge Rd, Yucaipa Ca at 11 am. 

Purchase your tickets by clicking the link below!

See you on the 6th!
The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance Board

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will soon host its second meet and greet for all members as well as the general public. Our meetup was a success, generating a solid turnout and many important introductions made between vintners, growers, and industry members.

These new meetups will be on a monthly basis and give everyone the opportunity to meet each other, exchange ideas, and better understand the greatest challenges that we are facing as we work to build the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. 

The meet up will be at Suveg Cellars California Street Tasting Room on Sunday, March 31st at 1 pm. Craig, Devin, and Anita will be speaking about progress made on the AVA, grant programs, and educational partnerships. 

Food will be provided for all attendees. Invite anyone who is interested in participating in the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. This a great community building opportunity for us to spread the word about our mission, and work together to accomplish it. 

We hope to see each and every one of you there on the 31st! Please share on Facebook by clicking the button below. 

For the first time ever, The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance will host a meet and greet for all members as well as the general public. These new meetups will be on a monthly basis and give everyone the opportunity to meet each other, exchange ideas, and better understand the greatest challenges that we are facing as we work to build the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. 

The meet up will be at Suveg Cellars California Street Tasting Room on Sunday, February 24th at 1pm. Almost the entire board will be present, and available for questions for the duration of the hour and a half event.

Food will be provided for all attendees. Invite anyone who is interested in participating in the Yucaipa Valley Wine Industry. This is a great community building opportunity for us to spread the word about our mission, and work together to accomplish it. 

We hope to see each and every one of you on the 24th!

Regards,

The YVWA Board

On Saturday, February 9th Director of Viticulture for the YVWA Preston Todd will be teaching a hands on class detailing how to properly prune a vineyard!

If you’re interested in growing and maintaining a vineyard, this is an essential class to take, as pruning is one of the most important aspects of vineyard maintenance. Good pruning technique can make or break a vineyard, influencing the health of the vines, the health of the fruit, and overall yields.

In this class you will:

+Prune actual vines in a commercial vineyard

+Learn proper pruning technique, and the different styles of pruning

+Learn how pruning affects your vines, fruit, and crop size

The class will be held outdoors in the vineyard, and we recommend wearing outside clothing appropriate for gardening. Bring boots, gloves, and if you have them, a small hand held set of pruning shears.

Tickets to the public are $65.

TICKETS FOR WINE ALLIANCE MEMBERS ARE $25. Check your email for discounted rates.

This class is FREE for professional members.

If you’d like to join the YVWA, your first class will be on us. Just sign up through the members page as an Associate Member, and email us at yucaipawinealliance@gmail.com saying that you would like to attend the class!

Purchase tickets by using the link below.

The event will be held at Preston’s property at 9677 Yucaipa Ridge Rd, Yucaipa Ca. See you there!

On August 25th, Board Members Tina Leuer and Anita Matlock will host a Grape Growing and Vineyard Workshop at Tina's Vineyard in Yucaipa. Learn about growing grapes and managing a vineyard whether you're looking to start your own winery, or just make your own wine.

The class will cover:

• Vineyard Management
• Pest Management Strategies
• Beneficial Practices to Improve Soil
• Growing Grapes for Wine in the Yucaipa Valley
• Federal Funding Opportunities
• Much More!

The event includes a light breakfast and working in the vineyard so make sure to come wearing appropriate footwear. 

The event will also include speakers from the Wine Alliance, UCR, several Resource Conservation Districts, and more!

Tickets to the event are $50 per person and can be purchased by clicking the link below. Tickets will include membership to Wine Alliance!

If you are a Wine Alliance member, tickets are $25. Make sure to watch for an email with the link to discounted tickets.

The event is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Just save your receipt and you will be able to write your ticket off!

This event is co-sponsored by the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, East Stanislaus Conservation District, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant.

The Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance is excited to announce a 7-course dinner with wine pairings to raise additional funds for the creation of an AVA in the Yucaipa Region.

The meal will be prepared by acclaimed Restaurant Critic and Chef David Cohen, paired with wines from Suveg Cellars as well as Wildwood Oak Winery.

This dinner will be held at the Original Suveg Cellars Winery, at 37296 Ironwood Dr, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Hors D'oeuvre Hour starts at 6 pm, accompanied by a Cello performance by Craig Suveg.

Tickets are $75 per person and $62.50 per person for Wine Alliance Members. If you are in the Wine Alliance and Would like to purchase tickets at a discounted rate, check your email for the link!

Our maximum capacity for this dinner is 40 people, so get your tickets fast!

THIS DINNER IS FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE! JUST KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CLAIM A TAX WRITE OFF.

The schedule and menu for the dinner are listed below.

Hors D'oeuvre Hour - Course 1

One hour of pass around bite-size plates. Bites consist of:

Fig tart with goat cheese, caramelized onions, pine nuts and arugula

Skewers of Idiazabal cheese, Basque sausage, and piquillo peppers

Paired with Suveg Cellars Grenache and Wildwood Oak Chardonnay

Course 2

Seaweed salad, topped with ahi poke

Paired with Suveg Cellars Roussanne

Course 3

Cold Tuscan melon soup with coconut milk, fresh mint, and smoked spicy paprika

Paired with Suveg Cellars Viognier

Course 4

Langostino cocktail with diced mango, jicama, and marinated red onion, drizzled with an Indonesian sambal sauce blended with fresh ginger, roasted tomato sauce, and sesame oil

Paired with Suveg Cellars Nero D'Avola

Course 5

Venison meatball atop a polenta square topped with balsamic vinegar, red currant jam, and a red wine reduction

Paired with Suveg Cellars and Wildwood Oak Syrahs

Course 6

A duo of smoked chicken with a chimi churi sauce and smoked salmon with a red mole sauce (contains nuts), served with a side of quinoa salad tossed with watermelon, candied walnuts and crumbled herbed feta cheese

Paired with Suveg Cellars Mourvedre

Course 7

Blueberry fruit compote over urfa biber brownies (sweet spiciness) garnished with fresh red raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream

Paired with Wildwood Oak Cabernet