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Suisun Valley, California The Suisun Valley lies within the southern end of two ranges of the Coast Range, the Vaca Mountains to the east and the Mt. George Range to the west. Suisun Valley terminates in the south at the marshlands of Suisun Bay. To the north Suisun Valley rolls up into Wooden Valley at the Napa County line. Varietal grape growing for premium winemaking in California's Suisun Valley, has it’s roots dating back to the 1800's, and represents over a century of continuous viticultural activity. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate, fertile soils and significant marine air influences during summer months, Suisun Valley growers have incorporated new trellising systems with changes in varietal and clone selections, to continue quality enhancement in wine grape production. Today approximately 3,000 acres are under vine in the Suisun Valley and their fruit continues to be sourced by numerous Napa and Sonoma wineries.
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