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Annual Pruning Contest – February 21, 2023. This will be our 23rd Annual Pruning Contest! This annual event is an opportunity to honor the hard work, dedication, and skills of our vineyard workers. NOTE: We are the only AVA in the region that still holds a pruning contest!
Grower Marketplace – March 8, 2023. This year’s Grower Marketplace will be a convivial gathering of growers & buyers under one roof. At this event our growers can meet face-to-face with buyers, discuss their growing practices, their grapes, and their pricing. We also invite growers to bring barrel samples and share them with each other. This event is open to all growers whether you have grapes to sell or not. Come socialize, listen to a few relevant guest speakers, and enjoy a taco with friends.
The Grape List – Published March & August. Our biannual publication of Alexander Valley Grapes for Sale. This PDF is sent to our list of brokers, buyers, & reps, and to all of our Member Wineries encouraging them to buy Alexander Valley fruit!
Cabernet Academy – May 22-24, 2023. This event brings influential sommeliers and wine buyers to Alexander Valley and provides high quality, focused exposure to our valley and our Cabernet Sauvignon. Increasing our notoriety for Cabernet translates to increased bottle prices and increased grape prices for our winegrowers. AVW will partner with a prominent publication for our Cabernet Academy event this year bring national exposure to our winegrowing region. NOTE: Wineries must opt-in and meet the criteria to participate in this event.
Integrated Pest Management Meetings – May, June & July. IPM Meetings begin. An opportunity for growers to discuss and share winegrowing strategies. Each meeting will have speakers covering a variety of topics such as pest control, farming practices & compliance. Brown bag meet-ups are held immediately following the IPM meetings at Hoot Owl Creek organized by the Sonoma Winegrape Commission. Continuing Education Units are available at the monthly meetings.
Annual Member BBQ – July 19, 2023. Our annual BBQ is a chance to gather, celebrate summer, and enjoy socializing and networking with other members. We usually invite a guest speaker that will share insight into trends in the industry.
Access Alexander Valley – September 1, 2023. A Grand Tasting of Alexander Valley wines held outside at one of our Member Wineries. Tickets will include an evening of wine, entertainment, and food showcasing the best of the best of Alexander Valley and introducing the public to our world-class wines and beautiful landscape. We are seeking a new location for this event this year so venue TBD.
Annual Meeting, Harvest Review & Holiday Party – December 6, 2023. Each year we meet to inform the Membership on our progress and plans for the Association, to review the recent Harvest, and to celebrate the Season!
MEMBER BENEFITS – STANDARD:
SOCIAL GATHERINGS Alexander Valley Winegrowers hosts social events to network and meet your Alexander Valley neighbors while also providing insights into industry trends. These events include:
AVWG Annual Meeting including a Harvest Recap & Holiday Celebration – December – 6, 2023
AVWG Summer Member BBQ – July 20, 2023
WINE BUYER DISCOUNT CARD Your discount card is included in your welcome packet, along with a list of Alexander Valley Winegrower association members honoring a special discounted rate to our membership on wine purchases.
MEMBERSHIP SIGNAGE Alexander Valley Winegrowers provides a site sign for all grower and winery members. We will continue to provide uniform signage for our winegrowers, directional signage for our wineries, and the maintenance and repair of signs for both wineries and winegrowers.