Though I left home a little later than I wanted, by pm I was sitting down to eat lunch at Michael David Winery with my first glass of Lodi wine in my hand, not bad! Known for producing wine for many others in the Lodi region, Michael David Winery has been around for over years, which quickly made me realize that Lodi is one of the oldest wine regions in California. Michael David was the perfect place to appreciate how local Lodi is.
Around me were people having conversations about how much they enjoy the staff and the great selection of wines- and at a great value. Refreshingly Affordable. No wonder my savings account never seems to grow! Wow, this is refreshing! Across the board, everything in Lodi was a great value- the quality, on par with anything X the price. I almost felt guilty that my bank account balance was able to breathe a sigh of a relief, while I grew my cellar for upcoming summer soirees.
Real people. Living in densely populated areas, we tend to tune each other out more and forget what it feels like to be human. People in Lodi were genuinely interested, helpful and friendly.
Everyone I met took the time to have conversation and share their personal stories, while listening to mine. On the flip side, if you are one of those quiet types of peeps, I have no doubt that folks in Lodi will be happy to pour you their wines and let you be. Time seemed to stand still in Lodi and I knew it would be sad when it was time to go back to my busy life at home.
Honest Food. Lodi is the unofficial watermelon capital of the country. Lodi is a robust farming community, full of diverse agricultural treasures. Along with honest food, comes an honest price tag. Look out for my upcoming blog on Best Farms to Visit in Lodi.
Turns out grapes also grow really well in Lodi Wine Country. As a result, Lodi is a hotspot for wine lovers. Since Lodi vintners have been branding their local libations and the industry is growing at a fast and furious speed. Currently, there are over 80 wineries in Lodi for you to visit. The ,acre AVA gained approval in around the same time many others in California were made official. Today, only , of those designated acres are planted with grapes. If you are dreaming of become a vintner and producing your own legacy, Lodi is the place to get started!
And as always, if you plan on visiting more than a couple, I recommend you designate a driver, or hire a transportation service.
Their courteous, friendly and filled-with-local-knowledge drivers have partnered with some of the best wineries in town and will cater to your every need. Michael David Winery they also have a great seasonal beer called Freakshow, yes just like their wine label.
Turner Rd. Stockton Street Lodi, CA Taddei Road Acampo, CA More Wineries. Lodi Wine Visitor Center. Directions to Here. Barsetti Vineyards. Bokisch Vineyards. Cabana Winery. Consumnes River Farm. Dancing Coyote Wines. Delicato Family Vineyards. Drava Wines. E2 Family Winery. Estate Crush. Fields Family Wines. GoodMills Family Winery. Grace Vineyards. Grady Family Vineyards. Be them white or red, Niggli has a way of making lovely wines that often have earthy overtones and mouthwatering, food-friendly, bright-acid backgrounds that would make any sommelier standup and cheer.
Lodi remains — largely — an under-the-radar California wine region, but that is changing. Are all the wines of Lodi as wonderful as those mentioned in this article? No, but with more and more quality winemakers producing a staggering array of different wines, consumers and vintners are taking Lodi more seriously. Money is beginning to flow into the area and prices for land, housing and labor are on the rise.
Napa-ish wineries such as M2, Oak Farm Vineyards and others have built Architectural Digest-worthy properties and often focus on Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, whereas others are bootstrapping things together, making wine in warehouses and garages and keeping things together by holding down day jobs as they build their wine brands. That success will bring challenges, but Lodi is worth the trip. There, you can find expert wine advice from Sommelier Scott Reesman and sample a menu overseen by Culinary Director Bradley Ogden, who has written cookbooks, won numerous culinary awards e.
The community is warm and friendly, and the wines compete with anything coming out of California. I expect that trend to continue. Barrel sample. Elyse Winery, a steadfast figure in a small, but notable, corner of Napa wine, has traded hands. Pop the cork on Napa Valley wine! Sign up! Back to homepage. At Fields Family Wines our wines will always be made in small lots, handcrafted and of the highest quality - it has to be, especially when your name is on the bottle.
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Treat others as you wish to be treated, with kindness and compassion. Be the best you can be and follow your passion. Be honest, always. Nestled between the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Lodi has an ideal Mediterranean climate with deep, rich, sandy-loam soils and abundant quality water. Peltier Winery is an innovative, cutting-edge winery and custom crush facility.
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