Monday, April 15, 2013

Best California Wineries: Lodi Wineries

By Philip David


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.

Just by reading its name, you will immediately know what to expect from Abundance Vineyards. The winery makes some of best varietals in the region such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Dessert wine, Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Blends, Petite Sirah, Sparking wine, White Blends, Syrah and Zinfadels. Aside from the great selection of wine, visitors are thrust into their gorgeous landscape area were you can go on a picnic, watch performances and concerts while they are on tour. The Mencarinin brothers built Abundance winery and have partnered with Jim Yerkes, who is now the lead winemaker of the whole estate. They all pledge to give their guests the most amazing wine experience they have ever had.

D'art Wines boasts as having great wine in the Lodi wineries and their tasting room has a classy dcor, ambiance and looks amazingly graceful. Their tasting room is sufficiently sized to accommodate even a relatively larger party and visitors enjoy free tasting of wines and gets complimentary food as well like their amazing chocolate chips and chilli.

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'.

Established by the Van Ruiten Family, Van Ruiten Family Winery has been leading in terms of success in wine production in the Lodi wine region. Situated in between San Francisco Bay Delta and Sierra Foothills, one can surely adore the pleasant and relaxing climate conditions of Van Ruiten Family Winery. Starting 1999, it has been providing one of the most unique wine experiences in the nation.

The Jessie's Grove Winery is set between the foothills of Sierra Nevada and Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta in Lodi. The region provides a perfect environment that supports the growth of premium wine grapes and production of premium wines. The winery has been producing notable wine varieties including the 2010 Jessence Blanc, 2011 Muscat Blanc, 2012 Chardonnay, 2010 Dry rose and other classic varietals.




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