1. 24th ANNUAL VINEYARD ECONOMICS SYMPOSIUM

2. OUR AGRICULTURAL ROOTS
Three generations of farmers, in Sonoma since 1927
The first to till Sonoma soil were Vittorio & Maria Sangiacomo, Italian immigrants who met in San Francisco
Vittorio (our Grandfather) voyaged to America in 1913 at the age of 17
The first generation purchased a 52-acre fruit tree farm in This property, Home Ranch, has historic roots dating back to the mid-1800s
Green Acres Vineyard, planted 50 years ago (1979), was the start of our Vineyard Designate Program
We currently have 32 Vineyard Designates
“First and foremost,
we are farmers.”
- Mike Sangiacomo
Intro of Sangiacomo WInes - history of farming; family vineyards; 90 years; Vineyard designate program started in 70s; currently have 32 vineyard designates; certified sustainable; 2016 launched family wine brand; 1600 acres; 14 vineyards; variatels - focus on Chard and Pinot - Napa Cab; other basic facts on brand ; 1000 cases produced;

3. Meghan - Will get full image for slide

4. 90 YEARS IN SONOMA COUNTY
“Our family has spent the past 90 years farming, and while honoring that tradition, I hope we spend the next 90 years being a winemaking family as well. “
- Steve Sangiacomo
Originally a fruit tree farm, our family began to shift focus from pear orchards to grape growing in Transition was completed in late 1980’s.
Our 1600 acres of vineyards are located in Sonoma County, in four AVAs: Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap and Sonoma Valley
The evolution from grape growing to winemaking was a natural step to take. The third generation launched family brand, Sangiacomo Family Wines, in 2016

6. RELATIONSHIPS WITH WINERY PARTNERS
We sell our premium grapes to over dozens of world-class wineries, many of whom have purchased them for several decades.
Wine brands we harvest fruit for include:
Add Frank Family; Walt; La Crema

7. 100% CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE
Earned a 100% sustainable certification for all vineyards in from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA)
To maintain certification, we develop and implement annual action plans to continuously improve
Our multifaceted plan includes:
Smart vineyard and trellis design
Erosion management
Reducing water usage
Maintaining a habitat for native wildlife
More than just protecting the land, we seek to positively contribute to our community -- creating a favorable environment for employees, neighbors and future generations.

8. Our Wines
“We wanted to honor the entrepreneurial history of our family and blaze a new trail, while still staying true to our roots.”
- Steve Sangiacomo
Our Chardonnays & Pinot Noirs are sourced from our vineyards in Sonoma, Carneros and Petaluma Gap
Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley
Our inaugural vintage earned point ratings by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate.
Our renowned winemaker, James MacPhail, has producing XX vintages of award-winning Sonoma County Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. He believes in traditional, old world techniques and minimal intervention.
Crafted small-batch, 1000 cases produced, available twice each year through allocation, in Spring and Fall

9. Meghan to get full image for slide

10. Thank the audience // open the floor for questions