My mom loves to tell the story that I never wanted to marry a farmer or be in the wine grape industry. I didn’t expect life to take me in this direction. Growing up, my dad, as the fourth-generation farmer, tilled the land here on Harney Lane. We primarily grew wine grapes, but also farmed table grapes, sweet corn, and a variety of other crops to make ends meet. Farming was challenging, especially some years. Throughout certain years it be-came very evident how little of the farming you can control. We can’t influence the…
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As I sit down to write this note, we are in the final stages of wrapping up the 2021 harvest. The last varieties are fermenting, the harvest equipment is being put away until next year, and we are all exhaling with relief that another successful vintage has been brought into the winery. Harvest was fast and furious this year, as many varieties were ready to be picked at the same time. Thankfully, we are blessed with an amazing vineyard and winery crew that was able to meet those needs and bring in the very…
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Most of us in the wine industry can vividly recall the moment when we first knew it was love. As Valentine’s Day nears, we asked our team to share their own wine love stories as a way to celebrate and reflect on this wondrous beverage that brings us all together. We would love to hear from you, too. When was the moment you first fell in love with wine? Tell us about it or share your story online with #mywinelovestory #harneylanewine. Winemaker Chad Joseph: When did you fall in love with wine? Whilst in college,…
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We welcomed the new year with new Lodi wines, wonderful shipping specials and hope for good things to come! With the phenomenal support of our amazing guests and club members, we are nothing but optimistic for the future of 2021. You have come through for us and we encourage you spread that love to our local restaurant friends and family as well. As the weather turns with the season and you look for delicious take-home options, we have a few suggestions that will not only satisfy your cravings but also give our beloved Lodi eateries…
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It is possible we’ve spent more time in the kitchen than any other room this year. Good food + great wine = our happy place. These are easy things to find joy in and having more of both in our lives is one positive outcome of 2020. Between the extra time at home, the desire to create, and our love for serving others, our family and friends are enjoying the trend! We now carry a growing assortment of curated cookbooks in our Tasting Room that serve as a constant source of inspiration. Our team has…
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