By Nora Heston Tarte The name says it all at Macchia, where the moniker itself means “the spot” in Italian. Here, it’s hard to turn down the parade of appropriately named wines, including a “Vivacious” 2012 Nebbiolo—a popular choice of famous Italian variety normally […]
So, you think Petite Sirah is simply a more “petite” version of Syrah? Think again. Petite Sirah (a.k.a. Durif) is actually a distinct grape variety – a crossing of Syrah and Peloursin created by Southern French botanist François Durif in the mid-1800’s. In recent years, […]
By Nora Heston Tarte PRIE—which opened its Lodi tasting room in April 2015—is one of the newest wineries to join Lodi’s eclectic group of artisanal wineries. Owners John and Lisa Gash took their home venture commercial in 2010, crafting wines mostly from Livermore Valley. However, […]
Each January, roughly one in three hopeful Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. Get organized; break a bad habit; join a gym (and actually go); take a trip. Recent studies have shown that the sad truth about New Year’s resolutions is that about […]
HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING: A NO-BRAINER WITH HELP FROM LODI WINES… During a time of year that should be merry and bright, we oftentimes find ourselves filled with a sense of dread: How will we ever find the perfect gift for everyone on our list? And how […]
WINE-GATING Ah, fall: Days are a little shorter, mornings and evenings a little cooler and pumpkin spice permeates everything from frothy lattes to muffins and sweet breads, to flickering tabletop candles. But nothing says, “fall is here” like the start of the NFL game season. […]
Lodi Wine and Visitor Center 2545 W. Turner Rd. Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 365-0621 Peirano Estate Vineyards 21831 N. Hwy 99 Acampo, CA 95220 (209) 369-9463 Peirano.com Weibel Family Winery 13 N. School St. Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 370-6013 Weibel.com Harney Lane Winery 9010 E. […]
Where Pigs Fly By Melissa Hutsell Ripken Vineyards and Winery takes the road less traveled to offer adventurous blends and flavor unlike any other. What started as a family hobby has been passed down throughout generations to become a proud family business, and Lodi’s 60th […]
SUMMER SIPPERS Here in Lodi Wine Country, summer is at its peak and the temperature is hot, hot, hot! Fortunately for us, our region just happens to be situated directly east of the San Francisco Bay, at the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River […]
Cool off with the fresh fruit-infused Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato-Watermelon Smash. These party drinks are the perfect toast to summer, whether enjoying poolside or celebrating with a crowd. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato-Watermelon Smash Prep + Cook Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes Yield: […]
RED, WHITES & BLUE CHEESES For most of us, the month of July will be welcomed on the fourth by a dazzling display of colorful fireworks as we celebrate the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence. Here in Lodi Wine Country, we […]
By Melissa Hutsell After emigrating from Northern Italy to San Francisco in the late 1870s in hopes of striking it rich during California’s Gold Rush, Giacomo Peirano settled in Lodi. Here, he planted the cuttings that would grow to become a proud family business and […]
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