Welcome home. That is the motto behind Durst Winery, a charming stop along the Lodi wine trail. Co-owned by the husband and wife team of Cassandra and Dan Durst, the winery welcomes guests to relax and sip in Acampo. “We have something so special here […]
When you’re in the mood for something that sparkles (and we aren’t talking diamonds), there’s only one place to drop into on your visit downtown. Weibel Winery is the quintessential stop for Moscato and Grand cuvee, Stanford and, of course, a vast variety of sparkling […]
How’d you get started? I got started making wine when Larry and I bought a winery! I knew nothing about winemaking at that time, but quickly realized that if we wanted our wines to be the way we wanted them to be, we needed to […]
Imagine, for a moment, Lodi’s vast appellation. What do you see tucked along the vines? Are the crisp, green jewels of Chardonnay peeking out between the leaves? Or maybe you’re visited by images of rich, deep shades of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot? Then again, as […]
Meet the Maker: Jeremy Trettevik, Jeremy Wine Company Q. How’d you get started? A. I started out in 1994 working in the cellar at Sebastiani Cellars on Turner Road (now Constellation). At that time I had no interest in pursuing a career in the […]
It’s hard to recall you’re only a short drive from downtown Lodi when paradise rests in the palm of your hand. Gazing over the deep crimson Cabernet swirling in your glass, worries tend to roll away with the breeze, carried off and through the patio. […]
Have you ever tried a single vineyard wine? One made from a lone, contiguous vineyard? While these types of wines are popular in neighboring Napa County, did you know Lodi has its own group of cavalier winegrape growers and winemakers crafting natural wines from single […]
It takes equal portions of passion and commitment to turn a beloved hobby into a thriving business, but fortunately for Lodi’s wine aficionados, the Tanner family behind Twisted Barrel have both traits in spades! Tucked along the outskirts of Lodi, the winery has made a […]
Every February, 6,000 romantics journey to Lodi for Wine and Chocolate Weekend! This year will be no exception when the 21st annual event kicks off Lodi Wine’s festival season on February 11th and 12th from 11 AM to 4 PM, at over 50 participating wineries. […]
Husband and wife team, Bob and Ali Colarossi, are a serious power couple They both had lucrative jobs working in big cities when, in 2009, they decided to take the plunge and open Lodi’s first dedicated custom crush facility for premium wine production—Estate Crush! Strategically […]
Take a seat at the Lodi Wine Trail With more than 70 tasting rooms, the Lodi Wine Trail has no shortage of places to stop and sip on award-winning wine. But a great place to start your experience is at the Lodi Wine and Visitor […]
Looking for a fun twist on your next dinner or cocktail party? Consider throwing a brown bag wine tasting to get the competitive juices flowing among friends. It’s simple, and guaranteed to surprise both your well-versed wine aficionado, and your friend who loves a good […]
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