Lodi families have grown a variety of produce in the last century, including watermelons, cherries, almonds and of course grapes! Diversity of crops has helped sustain our family farm throughout the years. Right across from our Lizzy James vineyard sits a beautiful, decades old cherry orchard that we still manage today. It is filled with Bing cherry trees and a lesser known heirloom variety used for cross pollination. These trees share a lot in common with Lizzy James, loving the deep sandy loam soils in this area of the Mokelumne AVA. Part of why we…
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At Harney Lane, we love freshly cut flowers. Though we have many occasions for arrangements, we don’t need an excuse to make them. Inspiration is all around the ranch, like these stunning lilacs in bloom. With spring upon us, Harney Lane Events Manager Courtney shares her tips for easy florals to brighten your space and your day! There is no need to leave your own backyard to create fresh, eye-catching bouquets. We love to play with the abundant beauty on our Home Ranch property, which we share with you on our patio and at our…
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When warmer days of spring stretch longer and buds begin peeking out, there is a cheerful fruit that has kept us sunny all winter – the delightful Meyer lemon. This joyful, sun soaked citrus is currently sprinkled about our ranch in abundance. Sweet and juicy, with notably less acidity than a market lemon, the thin-skinned Meyers were once grown as ornamental plants, but are now legendary in kitchens across the world. We used our Meyer lemons for everything from squeezing, roasting, canning and baking to home decor! In Kathy’s front yard there stands an old…
>>> READ MOREPlanted in 1904 and acquired long before we imagined running a winery, our Lizzy James Old Vine Zinfandel is still making history. When Kyle and George adopted and rehabbed this vineyard in 2003, they saw its potential and took a chance, not knowing exactly where their hard work would lead. Kyle certainly never thought he’d be sitting on a stage over a decade later, sharing Lizzy’s story – and the fruits of her labor – with a room full of professional Zinfandel lovers. Yet that’s exactly what happened at the recent 2020 Zinfandel Advocates and…
>>> READ MOREWe have had the pleasure of working with Bob Highfill a handful of times for his column From the Vine in the Stockton Record. We are thrilled to be featured in his new series examining the many phases of vineyard growth leading up to harvest. This first edition takes you to our 116 year old Lizzy James Vineyard in the Mokelumne River sub AVA, located right up the road from our winery and tasting room. Nature is amazing. In a matter of months, the bare, dormant vines afield today will bear grapes that will be…
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