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Amazing Wine Tasting Locations
In Lodi Wine Country You Should Try Today
If you are looking for a unique place for wine tasting outdoors in Lodi, then you will want to visit these amazing wineries. These places offer award-winning wines, a one-of-a-kind experience, and Instagram worthy picture opportunities. You won't find wineries like these anyplace else.
Once you visit, you will easily see what makes Lodi's wine experience so unique. You might find yourself sipping wine along with a fourth-or-fifth generation winemaker, who is passionate about his product and invested in your wine experience. Conversations are relaxed, friendly, and welcomed in Lodi. Come for a visit and let us share our story with you.
85+ Wineries In Lodi Wine Country
Lodi has been growing winegrapes since the mid-1800s and today is the largest appellation in California with over 110,000 acres in production. 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 because of the seven (7) different soils in the area, making it one of the most diverse winegrape growing regions in the United States.
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Bokisch Vineyards
Tucked away in Clements Hills is an escape to Spanish soil. Bokisch Vineyards welcomes you into the folds of an oasis, proudly producing award-winning wines to perfectly accent your picnic along the vines. Here, the views are as vibrant as the wines. Sample your favorites and savor the beauty at Bokisch.
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Michael David Winery
Wine tasting by a relaxing pond while watching the sunset? Yes, please! Wine makers Adam Mettler and Derek DeVries specialize in producing Lodi’s famous Old Vine Zinfandels, as well as Rhone varietals such as Ancient Vine Cinsault and Syrah. Farming with future generations in mind, the Phillips have adopted some of the most progressive sustainable farming practices in the state. Michael David Winery emphasizes the importance of quality wines with unique and fun labels - Freakshow, Inkblot, and Earthquakes wines can be found here.
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Berghold Winery
Victorian winery owners, Joe and Kay Berghold, are collectors at heart. For nearly two decades, the couple purchased and stored antiques from the American Victorian period (1860 – 1900) with a goal in mind – to build an architecturally unique winery and tasting room representative of the era of the pieces in their collection. That dream is now a reality in Berghold Vineyards and Winery. The estate is an assemblage of three contiguous vineyards totaling 85 acres of Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel. The family has been selling winegrapes to a number of fine wineries, including some based in Napa and Sonoma counties.
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Mettler Family Vineyards
Mettler Family Vineyards tasting room is nestled on 25 acres, surrounded by vineyards and lushly landscaped grounds. They offer many unique estate-grown varietals such as Pinotage, Albarino and Aglianico, as well as our well-known Cabernet and Old Vine Zinfandel. Their vineyards are farmed Lodi Rules Sustainable, and some are also certified CCOF organic. Picnics around their willow shaded pond are encouraged. Enjoy their beautiful surroundings and award-winning wines!
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Harney Lane Winery
Love. Laughter. Family. These are the three main ingredients they pour into every bottle of Harney Lane wine. Blended with delicious estate-grown fruit, they meticulously produce small lots of handcrafted wines that bring out the best flavors Lodi Wine Country has to offer.
In 1907, long before it was fashionable to go wine tasting, their ancestors planted their first vineyard just east of Lodi, along rural Harney Lane. In time the family home was built, which would bear witness to the lives of five generations of grape growers intent on perfecting their farming skills.
Still resounding from the rooftop of that original homestead is their family philosophy: Whatever you choose to do in life, do it to the best of your ability. For generations, that’s how they have treated farming, and now, that’s how they develop their wines.
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Macchia Winery
In Italian, “Macchia” means “the spot”. In the Lodi area, Macchia Winery has been earning a reputation as a spot where discriminating vino buffs can find small lots of high-quality vintages -- at some very reasonable prices.
It is a tried-and-true strategy for making exceptional wines and is at the heart of Macchia's winemaking philosophy.
Well aware of the potential for quality that was long ignored by many winemakers outside the Lodi area; the Holdeners make a variety of different Zinfandels, each sporting its own distinctive qualities.
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M2 Wines
Looking for an outdoor space that's also indoors? M2 Wines is the place for you. Their “industrial chic” winery and tasting room on Peltier Road opened in January 2014 and has become a local favorite. M2 creates dynamic, artisanal wines from distinctive vineyards in Lodi, Napa, and the Sierra Foothills. Come for a visit and experience winemaking “m2 style”.
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Durst Winery & Estate
Durst Winery & Estate is passionately devoted to life’s simple pleasures. Located in idyllic Acampo, Durst is a rich landscape sure to take your breath away and is the cultivation of centuries of agriculture and viticulture. You will find yourself surrounded by cerulean skies, ancient Tokay vines, classical Spanish fig trees, and life of all shapes and sizes.
Even with all it has to offer, Durst Winery & Estate stands as a respite from daily living, reminding you of the significance of taking time for you and those you love. They handcraft their wines in this same spirit, a blending of antecedent traditions and modern technology to bring you a bottle of wine that serves as a standard of quality for the developing Lodi wine country.
Established on principles of love, laughter, and memories; they invite you and your family (pets included) to step away from the bustle of mundane life and recapture the essence of serenity, one glass at a time, here at Durst Winery & Estate.
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Viaggio Estate & Winery
Viaggio is a secluded and private estate with classic elegance. Nestled in among walnut orchards and vineyards, the property rests along a curve in the pristine Mokelumne River.
With its Mediterranean styling, captivating decor and expansive lawn, experiencing Viaggio will leave an enchanting impression. Viaggio Estate & Winery has something for everyone, offering delicious and award-winning wines made from the local Lodi Appellation, with new varietals added every year.
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Stonum Vineyards
Winemakers Mike and Kathy Stonum have a simple philosophy. In the style of the oldest wineries of Europe, their process is small batch and very labor intensive. Stonum's mission is to capture the intense flavors and complexity while preserving the balance and integrity of the fruit. Their wines will always faithfully represent the terroir from where they originated.
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Take your time to explore all of these amazing wineries (and more) in Lodi Wine Country. Once you visit here, it’s easy to see why people return again and again. Lodi also offers you some of the best lodging options in Northern California: multi-award-winning hotels, motels, vacation homes, and bed & breakfasts. Conveniently located near Lodi's 85+ wineries and attractions, Lodi has a variety of places to stay with options to suit every budget.
Book your next visit today.
Full List of Wineries: www.visitlodi.com/wineries
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