With a land area of no less than 75,000 acres, nearly 60 wineries and vineyards in the Lodi wine country have been operating and giving some of the best wine varietals one could ever ask for. This started in 1800s where gold miners realized that grapes are so rich and plentiful that it is almost a sin not to harvest it and turn it into wine. Ever since then, Lodi wineries produce quite a lot of wine cases along with bulk wines that comes out without any label each and every year. Some of their more noted wines are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfadel, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Today, one can see that Lodi Wineries weren't left in the past. With 36 tasting rooms open for all kinds of guests and locals, this is definitely one of the leading wine touring attractions in the USA.
The signature wine varietals at Abundance Vineyards include the Cabernet Sauvignon, Dessert wine, Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Blends, Petite Sirah, Sparkling wine, White Blends, Syrah and Zinfandel among others. The amenities in the winery include a picnic area, performances and concerts which visitors can enjoy as they go for wine visiting tours. Mencarinin Brothers own the winery and Jim Yerkes is the head winemaker and guarantees visitors of the best wine tasting experience ever.
If you are wishing for a more sophisticated day at the Lodi wineries, D'art Wines is the ideal place to go. Their tasting areas are very refined and well-kept. No matter how big or small your family or group is, they can easily entertain all of you. Visitors can just go in and avail of their free tasting of wines with delectable food such as their wonderful chocolate chips and chili.
Duckhorn Vineyards is a top-rated boutique winery in Lodi wine country. Its expertise lies in making the most excellent Merlot in the whole region. Built by Dan Duckhorn in 1976, he has manages to consistently increase his yearly production which now totals to over a staggering 20,000 cases. The winery makes rationed single Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots together with less costly varieties but equally famed Sauvignon Blanc. Mr. Duckhorn was named the "Winemaker of the Year" in 2005 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Upto this day, the vineyard has adopted several different brands onto their wines like the 'Migration' and 'Decoy'.
In the middle of Sierra Foothills and San Francisco Bay Delta, Van Ruiten Family Winery has been up and running since 1999. They are deemed favorites for their one-of-a-kind weather with cool gusts of wind and fresh air during the afternoons. Managed by the Van Ruiten Family, they are distinguished to be the carriers of wine standard among the numerous Lodi Wineries.
Right in the middle of the base of Sierra Nevada and Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta, you can find the marvelous Jessie's Grove Winery. Unlike most wineries in the Lodi wine country, they take advantage of their location and are a spearhead in promoting the development of wine grapes of excellent quality and its production into premium wine varietals. Just some of the more distinguished wine blends include the 2010 Jessence Blanc, 2011 Muscat Blanc, 2012 Chardonnay, 2010 Dry rose and other classic varietals.
The signature wine varietals at Abundance Vineyards include the Cabernet Sauvignon, Dessert wine, Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Blends, Petite Sirah, Sparkling wine, White Blends, Syrah and Zinfandel among others. The amenities in the winery include a picnic area, performances and concerts which visitors can enjoy as they go for wine visiting tours. Mencarinin Brothers own the winery and Jim Yerkes is the head winemaker and guarantees visitors of the best wine tasting experience ever.
If you are wishing for a more sophisticated day at the Lodi wineries, D'art Wines is the ideal place to go. Their tasting areas are very refined and well-kept. No matter how big or small your family or group is, they can easily entertain all of you. Visitors can just go in and avail of their free tasting of wines with delectable food such as their wonderful chocolate chips and chili.
Duckhorn Vineyards is a top-rated boutique winery in Lodi wine country. Its expertise lies in making the most excellent Merlot in the whole region. Built by Dan Duckhorn in 1976, he has manages to consistently increase his yearly production which now totals to over a staggering 20,000 cases. The winery makes rationed single Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots together with less costly varieties but equally famed Sauvignon Blanc. Mr. Duckhorn was named the "Winemaker of the Year" in 2005 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Upto this day, the vineyard has adopted several different brands onto their wines like the 'Migration' and 'Decoy'.
In the middle of Sierra Foothills and San Francisco Bay Delta, Van Ruiten Family Winery has been up and running since 1999. They are deemed favorites for their one-of-a-kind weather with cool gusts of wind and fresh air during the afternoons. Managed by the Van Ruiten Family, they are distinguished to be the carriers of wine standard among the numerous Lodi Wineries.
Right in the middle of the base of Sierra Nevada and Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta, you can find the marvelous Jessie's Grove Winery. Unlike most wineries in the Lodi wine country, they take advantage of their location and are a spearhead in promoting the development of wine grapes of excellent quality and its production into premium wine varietals. Just some of the more distinguished wine blends include the 2010 Jessence Blanc, 2011 Muscat Blanc, 2012 Chardonnay, 2010 Dry rose and other classic varietals.
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