Silicon Valley Bank - Premium Wineries and Vineyards

Premium Wineries and Vineyards

When formed in 1994 to serve premium wineries and vineyards, Silicon Valley Bank's first wine industry office stood as the only banking office in the United States dedicated exclusively to the premium wine industry. Today Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division is the leading provider of financial services to wineries and vineyards in the western United States, with over 300 winery and vineyard clients, and growing, in Napa, Sonoma, the Central Coast of California, Oregon and Washington.

Silicon Valley Bank's premium wine specialists are a unique group — they are experts in the wine industry and understand that the winemaking business is like few others. They have a thorough appreciation for the rewards that come from winemaking, but also understand the risks and challenges faced by vintners. You'll find that our team of 35 professionals is enthusiastic about helping you turn challenges into opportunities.

Our goal is to provide winery and vineyard owners with the custom financial solutions they need so they can stay focused on the business of growing and harvesting grapes and making wine. Our flexible finance solutions provide for:

Inventory and accounts receivable financing

General working capital lines of credit

Winery acquisition, construction and upgrades

Vineyard acquisition and development

Short and long term real estate loans

Equipment and barrel facilities

Buyouts and recapitalizations

Re-planting

Seasonal crop lines of credit

In addition, Silicon Valley Bank offers treasury management products and services to keep your business running smoothly, day after day and harvest after harvest.

Select Clients

	"The customized Peer Group Analysis report presented by Silicon Valley Bank at our annual shareholder meeting is a real asset to us. The presentation is very professional and is highly relevant because it is specific to our winery’s business model and segment in the industry. This provides unmatched insight into our company’s relative performance and enhances our shareholders’ and Board of Director’s confidence in our business. I know of no other bank that offers this comprehensive service." Merry Edwards, Owner and Winemaker
	"Silicon Valley Bank is invaluable to us — they know the industry, they know our business and most importantly, they know us." Mark and Teresa Aubert, Owners
	"SVB is as knowledgeable about the wine business as the vintners they serve. Instead of viewing our unique issues and needs as barriers and telling us why things won't work, SVB finds the best solution for our situation." Harry Peterson-Nedry, Founder and Winemaker
	"When I talk to my bankers at Silicon Valley Bank, finance is important, of course, but they ask questions related to the wine, showing how knowledgeable they are about winemaking and the wine industry. The fact that a banker is able to talk about more than finance is stunning and a big deal to me. I like that they relate to my business. As we've grown and become more sophisticated as a business and SVB's questions have gotten more involved, the team's interest level in the wine business has remained the same. We have a relationship with SVB and we consider it much more than just a vendor of banking services." Adam Lee, Founder and Winemaker
	"SVB has a thorough appreciation and understanding of the wine industry. They have seen the ups and downs of the industry and yet their commitment has not wavered. Their reputation and commitment enables them to be the stable, strong partner to many of us in the wine industry and one to whom we can turn to when we face unpredictable and challenging issues and need their help." Garen Staglin, Owner