by Jo Diaz
August 19, 2008

Established as an AVA in 1982, Suisun Valley, now an appellation committed to growing ultra premium wine grapes, has history that dates back to the 1800s. It has always been, and continues to be, a winegrape-grower driven appellation, versus a winery showcase destination. Today, the valley has approximately 2,000 planted acres. The area is devoted to such varietals as Syrah, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Gamay, Grenache, Mourvedre, Primitivo,

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