By the Numbers 1850 The first grapes were planted by Captain Charles Weber, founder of Stockton 1852 The first major vineyard was established at the southern edge of the appellation 1886 The world renowned Bechtold Vineyard is planted by Joseph Spenker 1986 The Lodi Appellation […]
Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day on September 12—and then celebrate s’more—with Pink Turtle Shoppe’s most popular chocolate-centric shake, the s’mores shake. This graham cracker crumbled, marshmallow-toasted beauty is piled high with all the classic s’mores fixings. The shake starts off with Pink Turtle’s ultra chocolate […]
Pie season is upon us and Cheree Hill and her homemade, premade, ready-to-bake pie fillings are here to save the day—and the dessert table. Made with mostly local-grown fruit, Cheree offers pie flavors including peach, strawberry, cherry, and four-berry (blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry). Her […]
As the weather begins to chill and fall approaches, we look forward to the apple harvest. Few fruits are as synonymous with a season like the good ol’ apple is to fall. Some of my favorite childhood memories include sipping hot apple cider from a […]
With a history as long and twisty as the wheat noodles themselves, ramen has evolved beyond its origins as a cheap and quick meal for the early twentieth century working class in Tokyo’s Chinatown to the well-loved, flavor-packed comfort food it is today. A far […]
Just off the beaten path on the outskirts of Lodi Wine Country lies Know Place. Its nestled amongst old buildings in the tiny town of Victor, population 293, and it’s one of those places that is hard to explain; everyone has a different impression of […]
Wine News Cliché Wine Co. Another new tasting room is open in Lodi Wine Country. Cliché Wine Co. is the second location for Peltier Winery. But this isn’t just the same business at a second spot. Owners Rodney and Gayla Schatz are changing up the […]
Paskett Winery, a small estate off of Peltier Road that specializes in small lots of lesser known varietals and award-winning blends, isn’t like any other winery in Lodi. In addition to focusing on grapes not found at many Lodi wineries, Paskett’s owner and winemaker, Lorraine […]
The hot weather is beginning to fade as warm days give way to cool evenings, welcoming wine drinkers to pull out that stash of darker reds they’ve been hiding all summer. When summer turns to fall, I reach for a red blend to celebrate the […]
Year round the bartenders inside local establishments are busy conjuring up new recipes to delight guests with. From dark sippers heavy on the alcohol to refreshing basil-and-lime concoctions perfect for summer sipping, cocktails—and the bartenders who craft them—are definitely bringing their A-game to San Joaquin […]
From albariño to zinfandel, Lodi is brimming with tasteful wineries and bottles of vino ready for all of San Joaquin County to enjoy. Follow along as we count down 24 of our favorite things about Lodi Wine Country—from sustainable farming practices to the best varietals […]
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