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LODI WINE REGION FACT SHEET

  • The Lodi Wine Region is located 100 miles east of San Francisco near the San Joaquin River Delta, south of Sacramento and west of the Sierra Nevada .
  • Lodi has been a major winegrape growing region since the 1850's. Today, the area has more than 80,000 acres of winegrapes, farmed by over 750 growers.
  • Lodi leads all other California wine districts in the production of the top five premium wine varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel.
  • The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Average annual rainfall is 17" (42.50 cm). Deep, sandy clay loam soils predominate.
  • The region's annual yield of approximately 600,000 tons of grapes is valued at over $300 million, and comprises 18% of California 's total winegrape production - more than Napa and Sonoma Counties combined.
  • The " Lodi " appellation was approved by the federal government in 1986.
  • In 1991 local growers voted to fund the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission. With its $1,000,000 annual budget the Commission conducts programs in marketing, grower education and viticultural research. The Commission has also launched the industry's only district-wide Integrated Pest Management program to reduce the amount of pesticides and herbicides used in winegrape production. In addition the Commission recently opened the "Discover Lodi Wine and Visitor Center " - a "must see" experience for anyone interested in grapes or wine.
  • There are five major wineries in the area. However, more than 60 leading California wineries buy grapes from the region
  • There are 55 smaller "boutique" wineries in Lodi and many are becoming well established!
  • Lodi has recently been divided into 7 sub-appellations.  Our Amorosa and Locust Tree Vineyards are in the Mokelumne River area and KARMA Vineyard is in the Borden Ranch area.

Great Sources for Wine Information:

Zinfandel Advocates and Producers http://www.zinfandel.org
Lodi Wine and Visitor Center http://www.lodiwine.com