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Welcome to<br />
S U I S U N<br />
V A L L E Y<br />
Vezér Family Vineyards in Suisun Valley<br />
by Charles Neave<br />
Though often – too often – overlooked, Suisun Valley is one of the<br />
l<strong>as</strong>t of California’s remaining hidden gems, despite the fact that it is<br />
barely a dozen miles from the City of Napa. But for years Suisun h<strong>as</strong><br />
been known <strong>as</strong> a trusted and quality stand-in to the star winemakers<br />
of Napa and Sonoma.<br />
Now, with the recent introduction of Frank and Liz Vezér and their<br />
best friends and partners, Sam and Mimi Mizirawi, things are<br />
changing.<br />
To begin with, the Vezer’s bought the 30-acre ranch and vineyard<br />
formerly contracted to the “Sin Zin” people and “Ravenswood.” That<br />
w<strong>as</strong> followed in very short order by their purch<strong>as</strong>e of the entire<br />
Western “Pony Express” village of Mank<strong>as</strong> Corners, a property with<br />
160 years of colorful history. Then they acquired Suisun Valley’s<br />
Crown Jewel, the Blue Victorian in the very heart of this valley of<br />
rolling hills, farms, p<strong>as</strong>ture and vineyards.<br />
Also a 160-year-old homestead, it h<strong>as</strong> towering century-old date<br />
palms and a gorgeous and, yes, a very blue Victorian manor. All three<br />
Soscol<br />
Silverado Trail<br />
Big Ranch Rd<br />
Silverado Trail<br />
Monticello Rd<br />
Napa<br />
121<br />
Atl<strong>as</strong> Peak Rd<br />
Jarvis<br />
S U I S U N<br />
V A L L E Y<br />
W I N E R I E S<br />
Wooden Valley Rd<br />
Eagle Eye<br />
locations are working winery sites, with some of the most unique and<br />
hospitable t<strong>as</strong>ting rooms you have ever experienced, stocked with an<br />
array of good wines and staffed by people who are simply glad you<br />
stopped by and who want to share the area’s history, stories and wines<br />
with you.<br />
However, what is the best part about the Vezér Family wineries and<br />
this tranquil valley are their wines. There are the crisp, tropical fruit<br />
whites that even red wine drinker would love, and then there are the<br />
Vezér reds. Reds that are lush, jammy and with a silky smooth finish.<br />
And all their wines pair perfectly with food; in my mind the ultimate<br />
test of any wine.<br />
All of the wines from Vezér and Blue Victorian have won awards,<br />
and most of these awards are Best in Cl<strong>as</strong>s, double gold and gold. “We<br />
are thrilled that we have just won gold at the New York’s International<br />
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Green Valley Cellars<br />
Jameson Canyon Rd<br />
80<br />
M<strong>as</strong>on<br />
680<br />
Green Valley Rd<br />
Cordelia<br />
Rockville Rd<br />
Suisun<br />
Valley<br />
BLUE VICTORIAN<br />
WINERY<br />
Rockville Rd<br />
Suisun Valley Rd<br />
Mank<strong>as</strong><br />
Abernathy Rd<br />
Wooden<br />
Valley Rd<br />
Daniel Capp<br />
<strong>Wine</strong>s<br />
VEZÉR FAMILY WINERY<br />
Gardens, Deli & Barista Wooden Valley<br />
<strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Suisun<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> Coop<br />
Suisun Valley Rd<br />
Ledgewood<br />
Creek<br />
Winterhawk<br />
Tenbrink<br />
Waterman Blvd<br />
Oliver<br />
Gordon Valley Rd<br />
Clayton Rd<br />
VEZÉR<br />
Private Ranch<br />
& T<strong>as</strong>ting Room<br />
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY<br />
Fairfield<br />
ANHEUSER BUSCH<br />
BREWERY TOURS<br />
JELLY BELLY<br />
FACTORY AND TOURS 12<br />
Suisun City<br />
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