A Tuscan-style villa with manicured grounds, riverfront access, and dreamy rows of walnut trees and vineyards keep the guests at Viaggio Estate & Winery on site for hours on end. “Almost everybody that comes out says, ‘We were wine tasting for the day and you […]
A Region Worth Every Drop: Browse Wine Country, Lodi Style. Peruse nearly one hundred wineries with tastes as unique as the families that made them. (MAKE IN CAPS) Whether you’re a local or someone in search of that perfect sip from afar, Lodi offers tasting […]
When Heather and Dan Panella, owners of Oak Farm Vineyards, were tasting their way through Sonoma wine country, they had an ‘aha’ moment. While touring Kunde Winery, they experienced a personalized wine tasting and an elegant cheese and charcuterie board to snack on while sipping. […]
What’s your winemaking style? I’m a fan of Old World European wines that are lower in alcohol and meant to be enjoyed with food. I try to make Durst wines in the same style. Winemaking is a perfect fit for me because it allows me […]
Nothing goes unnoticed in our humble little heart of downtown Lodi. So, when Michael McCay of McCay Cellars opted to transform an old abandoned building on Sacramento Street into a rustic wine tasting retreat, avid fans of McCay’s artful blends rejoiced! “We moved from our […]
Looking for a place to hang your hat after shopping the Lodi Farmers Market? Look no further than Jeremy Wine Co., a boutique winery nestled in downtown Lodi. Their patio is as charming as they come—complete with seating for a crowd and exposed brick walls, […]
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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 […]
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