THE VVWC IS A WINE PRODUCERS’ TRADE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES, ENHANCES AND CONNECTS EVERY PART OF THE WINE COMMUNITY IN THE VERDE VALLEY

OUR VISION

The Verde Valley Wine Consortium assists in creating, nurturing and advancing the Verde Valley as a significant and important wine region – locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – in every aspect of winemaking, wine culture, wine education and wine tourism.

the board of directors

Tom Schumacher

PRESIDENT

Paula Woolsey

VICE PRESIDENT

Bill Anderson

SECRETARY

SUZANNE REED

TREASURER

DANiel wood

Ted Ferring

Danusia Szumowski

Emil Molin

PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

The Southwest Wine Center

The Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College is a premier wine industry and community resource, offering a comprehensive hands-on education from vineyard-to-bottle with programs in enology, viticulture and business/entrepreneurship through its estate vineyard, teaching winery, fully-operational tasting room, and region-wide wine industry research epicenter.

Arizona Wine Growers Association

The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) serves grape growers and winemakers in Arizona, allying its members for representation, promotion and education. The association strives to advance with integrity the sustainable growth and production of authentic Arizona-grown wines.

Verde Valley AVA

The Verde Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is located in Yavapai County, approximately 100 miles north of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The northern boundary separates the AVA from the Coconino National Forest, primarily following the 3,800-foot elevation contour because the terrain becomes too steep for cultivation above that elevation.

Verde Valley Wine Trail

There are many Arizona wineries and tasting rooms on the Verde Valley Wine Trail that offer a variety of skillfully crafted wines to satisfy any wine taster’s palate. Every winery has its own unique personality and distinct wines for visitors to discover at each stop along the Wine Trail. Get your passport stamped along the Wine Trail to win great prizes!

membership & benefits

Whether you own a winery, grow wine grapes or have another interest in the success of the Verde Valley wine industry, there are many great reasons to become a member of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium.

Join the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, Support the wine industry and receive in return:

Member Activities
Member Discounts
Exposure for Your Business
Wineries and WIne Related Business Listings
Regular E-Blast and Quarterly Member Meetings
Symposium, Wine Events and More

By becoming a member you will be contributing to a pool of resources that support:

Marketing Programs that build awareness of the Verde Valley as a premium wine region, ultimately stimulating interest and demand for Arizona wines and wine grapes.
Promotional Programs that attract tourism and generate traffic through Verde Valley’s wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, hotels and shops.
Education and research programs that help members to produce the best quality product and give the best service and educational opportunities to the community.
Legislative Support to protect member property rights, water rights, rights to farm, sustainability