Lodi Wine

In the world of wine, nothing is quite as venerable as an old vine. As living pieces of agricultural history, deep-rooted vines 50 years of age or older produce perfectly ripe, concentrated grapes. With minimal intervention, this makes for elegant wines with a distinct sense of place of the vineyard. But old vines and the remarkable wines they produce are in danger. Listen in as we discuss Lodi’s history with old vines, what makes them and the wines they produce unique, and w...hy both old vine vineyards and wines may be in danger. Moderated by Stuart Spencer of the Lodi Winegrape Commission and St.Amant Winery, panelists include Kevin Phillips of Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, Tegan Passalacqua of Turley Wine Cellars and Sandlands, and Jeff Perlegos, Lodi grower and owner of Stampede and Cherryhouse Vineyards. Wines for discussion include: McCay Cellars 2016 TruLux Vineyard (planted 1940s) Zinfandel, SRP $35 Klinker Brick Winery 2017 Rauser Vineyard (planted 1909) Carignane, SRP $25 Maître de Chai 2018 Stampede Vineyard (planted 1928) Zinfandel, SRP $33 m2 Wines 2017 Soucie Vineyard (planted 1916) Zinfandel, SPR $32 Michael David Winery 2018 Bechthold Vineyard (planted 1886) Cinsaut, SRP $25 Turley Wine Cellars 2018 Kirschenmann Vineyard (planted 1915) Zinfandel, SRP $32 Learn more about the efforts our growers are making to save these old vine vineyards and remarkable wines at www.savetheold.com. See more

This weekend, come out to Lodi wine country and celebrate Tempranillo, which has become one of Lodi's best and most compelling signature grapes... https://wineindustryadvisor.com//lodis-tour-tempranillo-re

Wine country photo of the day: Autumn colors in 105-year-old Zinfandel; east side of Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA; copyright http://www.randycaparosophotography.com/ #lodiwine

Wine country photo of the day: Vino Farms' Grand Vin Lands on harvest morning; Clements Hills-Lodi AVA; copyright http://www.randycaparosophotography.com/ #lodiwine

If you expect all bottlings of old vine wine to be big and intense, you're bound to be disappointed. What you will most likely find are finely delineated aromas and layered sensations, sometimes big and just as often restrained or even delicate. The lowdown on what to expect from Lodi vineyards over 50 or even 100 years old... https://www.lodiwine.com//What-to-look-for-when-tasting-ol

Old vines produce some of the very best wine. And nowhere is there more historic, gnarly old growth than in Lodi, CA. That is, until someone decides to pull them up. Or someone decides to save them. Join us TONIGHT at 4:30pm PST right here on the Lodi Wine Facebook page for a FREE grower and winemaker panel discussion surrounding Lodi's old vines and wines what makes them special, why they are in danger, and what can be done to save each. Moderated by Stuart Spencer of the Lodi Winegrape Commission and St.Amant Winery, panelists include Kevin Phillips of Michael David Winery and Phillips Farms, Tegan Passalacqua of Turley Wine Cellars and Sandlands, and Jeff Perlegos, Lodi grower and owner, Stampede Vineyard.

Wine country photo of the day: Mud nest; Phillips Farms, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA; copyright http://www.randycaparosophotography.com/ #lodiwine