From First Dates to I Do’s Whether you’re scouting a spot for the biggest day of your life, or simply looking for a place that will impress your newest love interest, there’s no need to look further than Mettler Family Vineyards. Where the willowing branches […]
Welcome to a vineyard whose heritage runs from the deep roots of our Lodi Appellation to the rolling Sierra Foothills—combined to create an exceptional winery along the schist rock and limestone to which the property owes its name. Ironstone Vineyards is a venue for weddings, […]
When you’ve got the gumption to think outside the box, things can get a little twisted. And that’s how they like it at Twisted Barrel Winery, where wicked results are expected out of each and every barrel. Owners Verl Tanner, Mark Tanner, and Mike Salimbeni […]
By Nora Heston Tarte The moment the car turns onto the expansive 25-foot wide driveway that leads to Durst Winery & Estate in Acampo, visitors are transported to another world. Described as a “hidden gem” by Owner Cassandra Durst, the winery is a place for […]
Local boutique wineries Sorelle and Six Hands banded together to open Lodi’s Wine Social, a drinks and small plates hotspot downtown. In an area speckled with upscale wine bars, it’s Wine Social’s expertly blended wine slushies that set it apart. Perfect for a hot day, […]
Sue and Rodney Tipton purchased their Acampo home on 18 acres in 2003 as a way to acquiesce. There were 12 acres of Zinfandel grapes planted on the property at the time, but much of that has been overhauled, as Acquiesce Winery has become the […]
By Nora Heston Tarte One of the finest places to enjoy the outdoors this summer is at Oak Farm Vineyards, a vineyard and tasting room located on the original DeVries Estate in Lodi where 400+ year old oak trees, extensive lawns, and large patios are punctuated […]
By Nora Heston Tarte Viaggio Estate Winery in Acampo is a Central Valley oasis that transports guests from the busy towns and suburban lifestyles synonymous with San Joaquin County to a luxe estate winery that boasts sweeping views of the Mokelumne River, rolling hills, and […]
By Nora Heston Tarte At Barsetti Vineyards, the theme is family. Located in Galt, the very location plays into the Barsetti family history. It is, after all, where Gottardo Barsetti, the grandfather of vineyard owner Janis Barsetti Gray and an immigrant from Switzerland, fulfilled […]
If you’re searching for an exciting white wine alternative to the commonly poured Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio this spring, then you’re in luck! One of the beautiful things about the Lodi wine region is that it doesn’t limit itself to standard commercial wine grape varieties. […]
From Grape to Glass By Nora Heston Tarte Big name wineries that bottle and distribute vino around the globe aren’t hard to find in the Lodi appellation. It is, however, the small-lot estates that make this area special, and everyone experiences a glimmer of pride […]
And yet another reason why Lodi deserves its most recent recognition by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as Wine Region of the Year: Its commitment to and leadership among earth-friendly practices; most notably the formation of Lodi Rules™ in 2005 – California’s first 3rd party-certified sustainable winegrowing […]
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