Membership

Affiliate (Basic)

$500

Retail or commercial business supportive of the Livermore Valley Wine Community. Non-voting member

Benefits:

• Logo/Image website listing​
• Member-only referrals and networking opportunities​
• Passport Card entitling bearer to waived tasting fees in participating tasting rooms and wine bottle discounts​
• Electronic member-only newsletter​
• Invitations to Member Dinners and educational events​
• Opportunity to display collateral and network at quarterly member meetings​
• Ability to place one advertisement in our Member Newsletter per year, with opportunities to purchase Consumer Newsletter ad​​
• LVWA office referrals from consumer calls and inquiries​
• Ability to participate in media trips​
• First notice of available sponsorship opportunities​
• Collateral may be displayed at the LVWA office​
• Opportunity for additional exposure by sponsoring LVWA events (additional fees apply)

Affiliate (Premium)

$700

Retail or commercial business supportive of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association (LVWA). Non-voting member

Benefits:

• Logo/Image website listing​
• Member-only referrals and networking opportunities​
• Passport Card entitling bearer to waived tasting fees in participating tasting rooms and wine bottle discounts​
• Electronic member-only newsletter​
• Invitations to Member Dinners and educational events​
• Opportunity to display collateral and network at quarterly member meetings​
• Ability to place two advertisements in our Member Newsletter per year, with opportunities to purchase Consumer Newsletter ad​​
• LVWA office referrals from consumer calls and inquiries​
• Ability to participate in media trips​
• First notice of available sponsorship opportunities​
• Collateral may be displayed at the LVWA office​
• Opportunity for additional exposure by sponsoring LVWA events (additional fees apply)

Hospitality Membership

$500

Hospitality Membership Benefits: 

• Logo/Image website listing​
• Member-only referrals and networking opportunities​
• Passport Card entitling bearer to waived tasting fees in participating tasting rooms and wine bottle discounts​
• Electronic member-only newsletter​
• Invitations to Member Dinners and educational events​
• Opportunity to display collateral and network at quarterly member meetings​
• Ability to place one advertisement in our Member Newsletter per year, with opportunities to purchase Consumer Newsletter ad​
• LVWA office referrals from consumer calls and inquiries​
• Ability to participate in media trips​
• First notice of available sponsorship opportunities​
• Collateral may be displayed at the LVWA office​
• Opportunity for additional exposure by sponsoring LVWA events (additional fees apply)​
• TASTE participants are given a Hospitality Membership in the following year for free as a thank you for participating

Grower

$100 annually

Person, firm, or corporation engaged in commercial growing of wine grapes in the Livermore Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). Voting member. The fee structure for growers is as follows:

$100.00 Annual Fee

• Logo/Image, website listing and link​
• Website searchable listing of grapes (varietal grown, acreage, root stock, trellis, production, etc.)​
• Vineyard Map:  Given out at wineries to educate consumers​
• Passport Card entitling bearer to waived tasting fees in participating tasting rooms and wine bottle discounts​
• Electronic member-only newsletter​
• Invitations to Member Dinners, Professional Development Seminars, Harvest Recap, networking opportunities​
• Aemtek Lab cost sharing​
• Access to Classified ads to sell grapes​
• LVWA office referrals from consumer calls and inquiries​
• Referrals of media interviews and editorial opportunities​
• Advocacy at the City, County, and State level​
• Picket signs to designate varietals​
• Eligible for Board Positions

Winery

Person, firm, or corporation engaged in commercial processing of wine grapes in the  Livermore Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). Voting member

• Wine Tasting Map/Brochure:  Given out at wineries, hotels, public locations throughout the Tri Valley and beyond​
• Social media and website broadcasting of collaborative events, including postings on our LVWA website​
• Participation in the Passport program, driving guests into tasting rooms​
• Electronic member-only newsletter​
• Invitations to Member Dinners, Professional Development Seminars, networking opportunities​
• Aemtek Lab cost sharing​
• Weekly Winemaker discussions via Zoom with seasoned experts during harvest season​
• LVWA office referrals from consumer calls and inquiries​
• Referrals of media interviews and editorial opportunities​
• Advertising in various local and regional magazines and publications​
• Advocacy at the City, County, and State level​
• Signage to direct guests to tasting rooms​
• Opportunities to participate in press trip and media shipments​
• Invitations to showcase quality & diversity of Livermore Valley wine by participating in unique out-of-area events​
• Invitation to participate in AMAC monthly meeting (Association Marketing Advisory Committee)​
• Ability to utilize our Classifieds, open to the public, to find staff, buy and sell grapes and equipment, and more​
• Eligible for Board Positions

Livermore Valley Wine Society

$150

LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE SOCIETY
Closer to the wines. Closer to the people. Closer to the Valley.

Livermore Valley Wine Society members are individuals who share an enthusiasm for Livermore Valley wine and want to strengthen and promote the region. Through participation, personal connections, and word-of-mouth advocacy, they help welcome new visitors and build a more engaged wine community.

If that sounds like something that peaks your interest consider joining our community of wine enthusiasts who want more than a glass of wine, they want to experience the vineyards, meet the people who make the wine, learn from industry experts and participate in the traditions that bring each vintage to life.

As a Member, you’ll receive “front of the line” access to events, exclusive invitations, behind-the-scenes opportunities, educational experiences, private communications and more.

Core Member Benefits:

• Invitations to Exclusive Wine Events

Members receive invitations to Association events, dinners, receptions and other Member-only experiences.

• Meet the Winemakers & Winegrowers

Opportunities to meet and interact with winemakers, vineyard managers, growers, cellar masters and other industry professionals in an informal setting.

• Private Members-Only Newsletter

A members-only newsletter with advanced links to upcoming events such as TASTE, educational content, and opportunities available only to Members

• Educational Wine Events

Invitations to Members-only educational sessions covering topics such as grape growing, vineyard management, winemaking, wine tasting, blending and wine appreciation.

• Behind the Scenes Harvest and Winemaking Opportunities

Exclusive invitation to participate in hands-on or observational experiences during harvest and winemaking including sorting, crush, barrel work and other seasonal experiences.  Participation subject to winery safety requirements and availability.

• Front of Line – Priority Access

Members receive priority entry or a dedicated member line at major Association events including TASTE.

• Wine Community & Networking

Membership creates opportunities to meet fellow wine enthusiasts, growers, winemakers, hospitality professionals and members of the local wine community.

Additional perks

• Discount on our Annual Wine Passport
• Distinguished Membership pin
• Livermore Valley Wine Community tote bag