Stuck in Lodi, Again
Being stuck in Lodi isn’t what it used to be. Over the last two decades Lodi has transformed from your grandpa’s jug wine producer to one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world. And the wine is ridiculously awesome.
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Mettler Family Vineyards, Lodi CA
Our family has been growing grapes for eight generations, dating back to a small German, now French village Alsace. We have been growing premium wine grapes in the Lodi appellation for five generations. We were one of the very first farming families to introduce French clones to our region, and have experience growing many varieties of grapes.
Ripken Vineyards, Lodi CA
Ripken Vineyards & Winery appeals to adventuresome wine drinkers with mostly non-traditional varieties producing extraordinary flavored wines. We consider ourselves an artisan “barnista” winery that is uniquely different, electric, eclectic, quirky, esoteric, even wacky, but never boring or weird. Our motto is, “No Boring Wines!” We make wines of conviction!
Miramont Estate Vineyards, Lodi Ca
In 1997, our family established Miramont Estate Vineyards. Nestled in the Sierra foothills, our vineyard and boutique winery are located in the Lodi appellation in California. Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay grapes thrive in the Mediterranean climate where they are bathed in golden sunlight, caressed nightly by cool Pacific breezes, and then harvested under starlight to protect their luscious flavor at its peak.
Michael & David Winery, Lodi CA
These days, Michael and David Phillips represent the fifth generation of growers in Lodi, and things are changing. With 500 acres of premium wine grapes, there is plenty of room for experimentation and innovation.
Onus Wines, Lodi CA
Onus Wines is a small boutique winery in the Lodi Appellation that specializes in both premium Cabernet and Chardonnay.
Stama Winery, Lockeford CA
The Kapiniaris Family has grown wine grapes and has made wine for more than five generations. With our family’s early cultivating practices and winemaking techniques in Greece, Konstantino Kapiniaris, youngest of six siblings, was fortunate to bring his family’s passion to the wine grape growing region of Lodi, California.
Wine 101 – How A Harvester Works
here is a great video of Jason Eells of Mettler Family Vineyards explaining to us how the harvester works.
Abundance Vineyards, Lodi CA
Abundance Vineyards is a family owned and operated boutique winery. It has evolved from hard work and creative minds melding together to create over a decade of quality, fine standing wines The owners, Dino and Ron Mencarini, have been pioneers in the Lodi winegrowing region since before 1951.
Lucas Winery, Lodi CA
Thinking back to Europe, vineyards were recognized for the great wines they created. Great wines were created in the vineyard and the winemaker’s relationship with the seasons. It was simple and traditional winemaking. It is that relationship we strive for in our winemaking; to protect the qualities of great vineyards.
La Vida Dulce Wines, Lodi CA
Upon entering the tasting room, you are greeted cheerfully and almost immediately sense the warm and friendly ambiance. Every once in awhile, on a relatively slow day, you can find Joe strumming his guitar and singing his favorite songs. There is always something fun happening at this small but quaint winery.
Lobo Loco Wines, Wilton CA
Here at Lobo Loco Wines we hand-craft outstanding and award-winning wines with the care, dedication and expertise that you expect. We are a small family owned winery nestled in the Lodi Appellation in Northern California where Syrah grapes are grown in an ideal climate of hot summer days cooled by refreshing evening breezes sweeping up the San Joaquin Delta from the San Francisco Bay.
Omega Cellars, Lodi CA
Our philosophy is simple: quality, quality, quality. In order to craft a distinctive and well balanced wine, you must first start with the quality in the vineyard and the grapes produced from this vineyard. Our estate vineyards, consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, and Syrah produce small quantities of grape clusters.
Heritage Oak Winery, Acampo CA
Heritage Oak owners, Tom and Carmela Hoffman, are proud of their ancestry and their ties to a piece of land that has been in Tom’s family for five generations. This pride is seen in the quality of the grapes that are harvested from their vineyards in Lodi, California each fall and the rich, smooth textured wines that are made from them.
Spenker Winery, Lodi CA
Spenker Winery is a family owned boutique winery located in the Lodi Appellation specializing in Zinfandel.
The Taste Of Lodi 09 – Random Interviews
Did you go to the Taste of Lodi? Well here is a great video of a few interviews from that event, some of which are gonna make the final video, and some we had to edit, bleep, and cut just to make them facebook friendly….In anycase, all I have to say is a hot day + people + wine = awesome videos…..Enjoy
Behind the Wine – Coming Soon
We have some great videos for this section coming soon! Expect to see videos on wine related events, interesting industry people, and everything else that goes on Behind The Wine.
Vino Con Brio, Lodi CA
Tantalizing new grape varieties for the Lodi appellation! Matson Family Vineyards produce eclectic grapes and unparalleled wines, vibrant with flavor and complex character. We continue Lodi’s long tradition of superior viticulture and quality wine crafting. Enjoy wines in the spirit in which they are made. Live life Con Brio!
Berghold Estate Winery, Lodi CA
The Berghold Family has been growing winegrapes in Lodi since 1986. Today, the estate is an assemblage of three contiguous vineyards totaling 85 acres of Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. The family has been selling winegrapes to a number of fine wineries, including some based in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Mokelumne Glen Vineyards
We seek to offer consumers a choice of wine varieties and styles that differ somewhat from many on the market today, by offering German and Austrian varieties and wine-making styles.
M2 Wines, Lodi CA
m2 is a dynamic boutique winery located in Lodi producing ultra-premium wines from distinctive vineyards throughout California. Since 1999 m2 wines have been created in small lots through a combination of old world craftsmanship and modern practices.
Macchia Wines, Lodi CA
In Italian, Macchia means “the spot”; in Lodi, Macchia Winery has been earning a reputation as a spot where discriminating vino buffs can find small lots of high-quality vintages – at some very reasonable prices.
Borra Vineyards, Lodi CA
We are situated in the Lodi Wine country. The Borra Winery was founded with the intention of making wines that distinctly reflect the true potential of the Lodi Wine Appellation.
Vicarmont Vineyards, Lodi CA
Growing premium grapes for over 90 years has been the family passion. Our Lodi Appellation soils and weather allow the grapes to mature into bright and zesty berries.
Harmony Wynelands, Lodi CA
Nestled among acres of lush wine grapes, Harmony Wynelands is an expansive property, surrounded by picturesque gardens and grounds.
Watts Winery, Lodi CA
The Watts family has been growing grapes for four generations. Our vineyards enjoy a unique microclimate near the Mokelumne River. With a dedication to quality, and a lot of hard work, we built a reputation for producing some of the finest grapes in the California wine industry.
D’Art Hand Crafted Wines, Lodi CA
Blending Wine and Art,
it’s who we are, Dave and Helen Dart.
I believe my winemaking and my artwork are just different mediums with the same passion.
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