Wine Facts

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 is the leading "green" appellation with their "Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing".
• 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, fairly 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 Winegrape Commission. With its $1,000,000 annual budget, the Commission conducts programs in marketing, grower education and viticultural research. In addition the Commission opened the "Discover Lodi Wine and Visitor Center " - a "must see" experience for anyone interested in grapes or wine.
• There are over 70 bonded wineries, ranging from smaller "boutique" operations to multi-million case producers. 
• Lodi has recently been divided into 7 sub-appellations.  Our Amorosa and Locust Tree Vineyards are both in the Mokelumne River area.