{"id":1849,"date":"2018-08-23T14:41:22","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T14:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/?p=1849"},"modified":"2018-08-23T18:02:47","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T18:02:47","slug":"rich-soil-cool-delta-breezes-delicious-wines-from-lodi-historic-vineyards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/rich-soil-cool-delta-breezes-delicious-wines-from-lodi-historic-vineyards\/","title":{"rendered":"Rich Soil + Cool Delta Breezes = Delicious Wines from Lodi&#8217;s Historic Vineyards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the first wine grape in Lodi was planted in the 1800\u2019s? Or that Lodi produces over 450 wine labels? 4th and 5th generation growers are taking their historic vineyards to new levels by introducing sustainable growing practices, planting interesting wine grape varietals, and producing block specific wines.<\/p>\n<p>The Lodi AVA was created in 1986 and the farmers here have been growing and developing their winemaking and vineyard plantings ever since. With over 75 different grape varieties planted in Lodi, there is no shortage of interesting high quality grapes. According to the critics the top grapes coming out of Lodi are Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Rhone varietals, and Italian varietals. Many of the wineries in Lodi enjoy working with their grapes because they create wines that are complex, flavorful, and pair well with food. After all, wine was created to drink and enjoy with family and friends.<br \/>\nMusto Wine Grape is bringing in a diverse variety of grapes from Lodi this season. With a great price point and no shortage of options, Lodi is one of the most versatile and creative AVA\u2019s for winemaking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/13394035_10154171308568903_8001207725025034552_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1853 size-medium\" title=\"Rich Soil + Cool Delta Breezes = Delicious Wines from Lodi's Historic Vineyards_musto wine grape_how to make wine\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/13394035_10154171308568903_8001207725025034552_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Soil + Cool Delta Breezes = Delicious Wines from Lodi's Historic Vineyards_musto wine grape_how to make wine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/13394035_10154171308568903_8001207725025034552_n-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/13394035_10154171308568903_8001207725025034552_n-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/13394035_10154171308568903_8001207725025034552_n.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winemaking Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>CLOS;<\/strong><\/span> Ferments well under tough conditions, enhances aromatic structure; high alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-RP-15-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RP-15<\/a><\/strong><\/span>; Balanced mouthfeel, red fruit and mineral flavors, alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-VRB-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VRB<\/a>;<\/span><\/strong> Ripe fruit, jams, plum flavors, softens tannins, alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Lodi Cabernet\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-BDX-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> BDX<\/a>;<\/strong><\/span> Soft tannin extraction, increased mouthfeel, alcohol tolerance of 16%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-D254-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D-254<\/a>;<\/strong><\/span> Ripe red fruit, jam, and mild spicy flavors, alcohol tolerance of 16%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-D80-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D-80<\/a>;<\/strong><\/span> Fine tannin integration, spicy and savory herb flavors, alcohol tolerance of 16%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Lodi Petite Sirah\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-RP-15-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RP-15<\/a>;<\/span> <\/strong>Balanced mouthfeel, red fruit and mineral flavors, alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>CLOS;<\/strong><\/span> Enhances aromatic complexity, wide temperature range (58-90\u00b0F), alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-VRB-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VRB<\/a>;<\/strong><\/span> Ripe fruit, jams, plum flavors, softens tannins, alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Contra Costa Montelpuciano\n<ul>\n<li>Contra Costa is an area in Lodi that has a very similar microclimate to Italy. Italian varietals flourish here and come out similar to those grown in Italy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-D254-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D-254<\/a>;<\/span><\/strong> Ripe red fruit, jam, and mild spicy flavors, alcohol tolerance of 16%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-VRB-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VRB<\/a>;<\/strong><\/span> Ripe fruit, jam, plum flavors, softens tannins, alcohol tolerance of 17%<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.juicegrape.com\/Yeast-BM45-convenience-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BM 45<\/a>;<\/strong> <\/span>Fruit jam, cherry liquor, sweet spice, and cedar flavors, alcohol tolerance of 15%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vb-barbera_wood-box_83016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1855 size-medium\" title=\"Rich Soil + Cool Delta Breezes = Delicious Wines from Lodi's Historic Vineyards_musto wine grape_how to make wine\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vb-barbera_wood-box_83016-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rich Soil + Cool Delta Breezes = Delicious Wines from Lodi's Historic Vineyards_musto wine grape_how to make wine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vb-barbera_wood-box_83016-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vb-barbera_wood-box_83016-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vb-barbera_wood-box_83016.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wine Grapes\/Wine Juices Available:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Alicante<br \/>\n\u2022 Barbera<br \/>\n\u2022 Cabernet Franc<br \/>\n\u2022 Cabernet Sauvignon<br \/>\n\u2022 Carignane<br \/>\n\u2022 Grenache<br \/>\n\u2022 Malbec<br \/>\n\u2022 Merlot<br \/>\n\u2022 Mixed Black<br \/>\n\u2022 Petite Sirah<br \/>\n\u2022 Pinot Noir<br \/>\n\u2022 Ruby Cabernet<br \/>\n\u2022 Sangiovese<br \/>\n\u2022 Zinfandel<br \/>\n\u2022 Old Vine Zinfandel<br \/>\n\u2022 Valdepena<br \/>\n\u2022 Albarino<br \/>\n\u2022 Balck Muscat<br \/>\n\u2022 Chardonnay<br \/>\n\u2022 French Colombard<br \/>\n\u2022 Malvasia Bianca<br \/>\n\u2022 Muscat<br \/>\n\u2022 Pinot Grigio<br \/>\n\u2022 Riesling<br \/>\n\u2022 Sauvignon Blanc<br \/>\n\u2022 Thompson Seedless<br \/>\n\u2022 Viognier<br \/>\n\u2022 Aglianico<br \/>\n\u2022 Montelpulciano<br \/>\n\u2022 Nero D&#8217;Avola<br \/>\n\u2022 Sagrantino<br \/>\n\u2022 Mourvdere<\/p>\n<p>Christina&#8217;s Top Wineries to Visit in Lodi:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mettlerwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mettler Family Vineyards<\/a>:<\/span> Check on some of our favorite Lodi grapes and enjoy delicious wines.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlodi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lodi Visitor&#8217;s Cente<\/a>r<\/span>: Where you can taste Zinderella!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/michaeldavidwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael &amp; David Winery<\/a><\/span>: A great representation of the Lodi Appellation<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><a style=\"color: #993366;\" href=\"https:\/\/peltierwinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peltier Winery<\/a>:<\/span> Delicious, interesting, Lodi grape and wine varieties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>If you are interested in Lodi grapes or juices please give us a call at 877-812-1137 or email us at sales@juicegrape.com to secure your order. Cheers to the 2018 Winemaking Season!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the first wine grape in Lodi was planted in the 1800\u2019s? Or that Lodi produces over 450 wine labels? 4th and 5th generation growers are taking their historic vineyards to new levels by introducing sustainable growing practices, planting interesting wine grape varietals, and producing block specific wines. 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