[metaslider id=”5996″] A Time to Be Grateful These days, we constantly remind ourselves that we have much to be grateful for. Practicing daily gratitude brings those positive sentiments to the forefront. As Thanksgiving approaches, we count our amazing team, good health, our fruitful vineyards and our strong family history among the things we are grateful for. Most importantly, we are grateful for you – Wine:30 members, fans, Lodi wine lovers, and anyone who has supported us with a purchase or a kind word over the past year. It hasn’t been without challenge or frustration, but…
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As the season signals a shift, it is fair to say we are ready for a change of pace. 2020 has been a challenging year for us all and there is really no way around that fact. We have each been impacted in one way or another. It has pushed us, however, to find new ways to positively connect with you…and with ourselves. We value wine as a vehicle for creating positive experiences and enriching moments. Taking time away from daily responsibilities is another way relax and reflect. We asked our team for their insights…
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We are back with Bob Highfill once again, as he releases Part IV of his latest From the Vine Column series for The Stockton Record. Bob has focused in on our Certified Historic Lizzy James Zinfandel vines for their unique and delicious flavors, striking age and special farming requirements. Planted back in 1904, we have journeyed with Bob through every stage of Lizzy James’s 2020 growing season. In Bob’s recently published article, he joins Kyle for a look at one of the most unique years we’ve had in wine country. Kyle Lerner had a beaming smile…
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As fifth generation farmers, we are surrounded by acres and acres of wine grapes. But, we also have a little secret. Out behind Kathy’s house, where Great-grandma and grandpa once lived, and right next to our workshop, we have a hidden arbor that boasts a tasty collection of table grapes. Entwined in the structure built around our well pump are Black Monukka, Flame Seedless, Thompson Seedless and Orange Muscat grapes. We love the variety of flavors that can be sampled in this small, tucked away spot on the ranch. Known to insiders only, they tend…
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Known as a “winemaker’s grape,” Chardonnay can be a blank canvas. More than many other wines, Chardonnay is easily manipulated to achieve a wide range of desired profiles in the winery. There are numerous tools at a winemaker’s disposal, but we are asked about barrels the most. There is a lot to cover when it comes to oak and aging, so we put together a quick guide just for you. First of all, what happens in oak aging? Essentially, we are witnessing wine come into contact with wood and the exchange of oxygen that happens…
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