Are Lodi wines good?

Lodi is a hidden gem among California’s wine regions. In the last decade or so, Lodi’s reputation for premium quality grapes and wines has dramatically ascended and captured the attention of wine lovers across the United States.

What is a Lodi Zinfandel?

Hailing from the heart of Zinfandel country, Lodi Zin is the second wine in a lineup that pays homage to our hometown roots. Following the national release of Lodi Red in 2020, this Zinfandel was created to compliment a wonderful meal, but is just as great all on its own.

Is Lodi Zinfandel sweet?

If there is one grape variety that defines Lodi wine, it’s Zinfandel. The wines were rich, fruity, sweet, and somewhat smoky. People loved them for their bold fruit and also because the winemakers didn’t take themselves too seriously.

Is Lodi in the Sierra foothills?

Lodi AVA, part of the larger Central Valley wine region of California, is located directly east of San Francisco Bay between the cities of Sacramento and Stockton. The west of the region lies close to the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Its eastern boundary runs parallel with the Sierra Foothills.

How many wineries are in Lodi?

Currently, there are over 80 wineries in Lodi for you to visit. The 551,000-acre AVA gained approval in 1986 around the same time many others in California were made official. Today, only 103,000 of those designated acres are planted with grapes.

Is Lodi Zinfandel White or red?

But those days are gone; and aside from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, virtually no winery in Lodi makes a (now) old fashioned, fruity White Zinfandel. Zinfandel is back to being a red wine, period. The styles of Zinfandel, however, have undergone a few transitions since the White Zinfandel craze.

What wine region is Lodi?

Central Valley wine
Lodi AVA, part of the larger Central Valley wine region of California, is located directly east of San Francisco Bay between the cities of Sacramento and Stockton. The west of the region lies close to the edge of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

What kind of wine is produced in Lodi CA?

Lodi Wine Appellation. Known for hearty Zinfandels, Lodi is also home to all of California’s leading varieties, and has long been the leading producer for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Today, Lodi produces over 100 different varieties and offers a vast portfolio of diverse wines.

Where are the wine growers in Napa Valley?

For more than 40 years we have enjoyed and cherished our time as winegrowers in the Napa Valley and Acampo/Lodi wine growing regions.

What kind of wine is at Housley Napa Valley?

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What’s the best thing to do in Lodi CA?

Lodi offers the rare opportunity to experience not only world-class wines but to meet the winemakers, vintners, and family members behind the wine. Oftentimes, you will find yourself sipping wine amongst a fourth-or-fifth generation winemaker, who is passionate about his product and invested in your wine experience.