Lodi Wineries

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Lodi Wineries
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• You need only look at the history of the Lodi
  wine region to know that this part of the state
  was always going to be one where vineyards would
  flourish. When the land here was wild and
  uncultivated, grapes grew along the waterways,
  prompting one settler to give the name Grape
  Creek to what is now known as the Calaveras
  River.

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• A Massachusetts native named George West arrived
  in the Lodi region in search of gold back in the
  1850s, but he quickly discovered that grapes and
  wine may be the most valuable asset the region
  had to offer. He built and established the El
  Pinal Winery in 1858, marking the first of the
  many Lodi wineries that were to come in the years
  that followed.

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• Despite the fact that some of the best wines in
  the state of California were coming from the Lodi
  region, it was an area that remained unknown to
  all but the most ardent wine connoisseur.

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• The reason for this was down to the fact that
  wineries in Lodi could not state on their labels
  where the grapes used to create their delicious
  wines were harvested. That changed in 1986, when
  the Lodi appellation was officially approved.

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• Almost overnight, wineries that had been
  operating under an air of near anonymity were
  suddenly considered the place to be for those
  that loved to sample wines.

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• If you are planning on visiting California
  wineries, and want to include the Lodi region on
  your travels, you should be aware that this is a
  region that thrives on red wine. Roughly
  two-thirds of the grapes grown in the region are
  dedicated to red wines, with Zinfandel being the
  one that the Lodi region is perhaps best known
  for.

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• The wineries there also make a great selection of
  Cabernet Sauvignons, while the Lodi Syrah is a
  wine that is quickly beginning to rise in
  popularity.

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• Lodi is about an hour and a half northeast of San
  Francisco, and can be reached by taking the
  Highway 580 East towards Stockton. When arriving,
  your first stop should be at the Lodi Wine
  Visitor Center, which is located on W.

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• Turner Road. It is there will you will be able to
  find all sorts of valuable information about the
  wineries in Lodi, including the times when they
  will be open for tasting. You will also be able
  to find out about the many special events that
  are held in the region throughout the course of
  the year.

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• There are plenty of great places to stay and eat
  in Lodi, with a number of great tasting rooms
  located in the heart of downtown. There are also
  a few different limousine companies to choose
  from in Lodi, which is something you may want to
  consider if you are travelling with a group.

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• Why flip a coin to see who the designated driver
  will be when everyone can get to sample all of
  the great wines that are made in the Lodi region.
  The limo drivers are very much used to wine
  tours, and will be able to help you select the
  wineries that best suit your specific tastes.

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• To know more information, visit us

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