The landscape
The area lies where the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys meet. Vineyards form part of the wider farm landscape.
CALIFORNIA · AVA
Lodi.
Lodi is an AVA in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. It is separate from the coastal AVAs.
1 researched winery
FIELD NOTES · IN & AROUND Lodi
An inland AVA with seven smaller areas.
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Wine and grapes
Lodi has a long history of Zinfandel production. Some local vineyards date from earlier periods of California wine production.
Places to visit
Lodi provides a base for wine visits in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
RESEARCH SOURCES
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Lodi · San Joaquin County
Michael David Winery
A Lodi winery with roots in the Phillips family’s farm and roadside produce stand.
Lodi wines · Freakshow range · Winery exclusives
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THE PEOPLE & THE POUR
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Freakshow Petite Petit
2022 · Lodi
Plum, boysenberry, and black cherry lead this full-bodied Lodi blend.
$18.00Winery reference price
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