One of the best things about our Lodi region is what we call the Delta Breeze. Even when the days get warm, there are only a few nights that don’t bring a westerly wind and a noticeable, welcome cool-down.
With air moving inland from the San Francisco Bay, we often experience as much as a 30-degree temperature shift in the evening. Because of this, we spend a good part of the spring and summer with our windows open through the night.
The drop in temperature is a relief, but honestly, I also just crave that fresh air.
This season brings so many opportunities to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. Bringing the outdoors in just seems to breathe new life into a room.
Whether it’s simply throwing the windows open or bringing flowers in from the garden, I love how these small elements offer a completely renewed perspective.
My mom always loved having fresh-cut flowers in our home. They are a beautiful reminder of both the elegance of nature and the hard work it takes to grow them—the grace and the grit, so to speak.
It’s also the time of year when we find ourselves moving our everyday routines outdoors. It’s a season for lingering outside over a morning cup of coffee, an evening meal, or a glass of wine.
There’s just something about being out in the open air that I love right now. Maybe it brings perspective, maybe it brings calm, or maybe it’s just the sheer beauty of it all, but I know it’s good for my soul.
Creating a space to pause and connect with loved ones in our winery gardens became an intentional focus for us early on. As we watched people linger under the trees—seeing their demeanor change and their mood lift—we couldn’t help but lean into the blessing of these gardens my great-grandfather left for us.
What a gift they have been to so many over the years. There really is nothing quite like the peaceful atmosphere at the estate this time of year.
If you need a change of scenery and a fresh perspective this week, come sit under the trees with us. Our doors are open, and the glasses are ready.
And if you can’t make it out, I hope you’ll open your windows, bring some flowers inside, and simply linger in the season and the joy it brings.
