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With Markus Wine Co. of Lodi, winemaker Markus Niggli faithfully expresses unique vineyard character to make ageless fruit-driven balanced wines.
Jess Lander's story on Team Lodi made today's front page!
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Jess Lander's story on Team Lodi made today's front page!
"Wine drinkers may not know it yet, but Lodi has what many of them are seeking: affordability and accessibility. Tastings cost $80 on average in Napa Valley and $55 in Sonoma County, but just $16 in Lodi."
Gift link:
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
Gift link:
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
When will the most diverse wine-growing region in California finally get its moment?
The most overlooked wine region in California is still waiting for its moment in the sun. Here’s why.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
"Wine drinkers may not know it yet, but Lodi has what many of them are seeking: affordability and accessibility. Tastings cost $80 on average in Napa Valley and $55 in Sonoma County, but just $16 in Lodi."
Gift link:
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
Gift link:
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
That time when you run into the cellar to get something without wanting to wait for the lights to warm up. Freshly barreled 2025 Lodi Petite Sirah.
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
That time when you run into the cellar to get something without wanting to wait for the lights to warm up. Freshly barreled 2025 Lodi Petite Sirah.
Another Lodi vintage in the bins before the end of September! We’re finished picking and what we’re tasting so far is very fresh with nice acidity and lower sugars – more old world from this cooler growing season. Looking forward to tasting these.
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Wine #Grapes #Lodi
September 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A fun retelling of the history of the Mokelumne Glen Vineyard in Lodi told by Jess Lander. This is our grower for a couple of our whites and we're mentioned. Should be a gift link through the paywall. Cheers!
‘Everyone thought he was crazy’: Now, this eccentric California vineyard has a waiting list
One highly unusual acre of land in Northern California features 52 grape varieties rarely found in the U.S.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A fun retelling of the history of the Mokelumne Glen Vineyard in Lodi told by Jess Lander. This is our grower for a couple of our whites and we're mentioned. Should be a gift link through the paywall. Cheers!
Crush is in full swing in Lodi this morning! Markus and Mike prep bins full of Berghold Cabernet Sauvignon to be trucked back east. Tomorrow we pick Zinfandel. Despite the cooler weather, timing of picking continues similar to last year.
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Cabernet #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Cabernet #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
September 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Happening now: picking Lodi Nicolini Ranch Ancient Vine Carignane planted in 1936. Last year we picked these rows on September 3, so we’re back on track after ripening slowed during a cool July. Mighty tasty fruit this year!
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Carignane #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Carignane #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
September 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happening now: picking Lodi Nicolini Ranch Ancient Vine Carignane planted in 1936. Last year we picked these rows on September 3, so we’re back on track after ripening slowed during a cool July. Mighty tasty fruit this year!
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Carignane #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Carignane #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
The 2025 growing season so far based on data from Victor Station just east of the City of Lodi. Not as cool as 2023, but very nice for quality grapes.
September 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The 2025 growing season so far based on data from Victor Station just east of the City of Lodi. Not as cool as 2023, but very nice for quality grapes.
Very much looking forward to this after crush!
Excellent piece on the upcoming Old Vine Conference in California. Call all old vine aficionados. It's gonna be awesome! -
Old Is New: Global Old Vine Conference Comes to California
This fall, celebrate old vine wines with like-minded growers and producers By Alexandra Russell In 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown,
wineindustryadvisor.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Very much looking forward to this after crush!
Sampling. Markus collects Berghold Vineyards Viognier & Zinfandel clusters to test for sugar, acidity and flavor this morning. We might pick the Viognier later this week. (22.9 Brix & pH 3.2 for fellow numbers nerds.)
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Viognier #Zinfandel #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Viognier #Zinfandel #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
August 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Sampling. Markus collects Berghold Vineyards Viognier & Zinfandel clusters to test for sugar, acidity and flavor this morning. We might pick the Viognier later this week. (22.9 Brix & pH 3.2 for fellow numbers nerds.)
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Viognier #Zinfandel #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Viognier #Zinfandel #Wine #Grapes #Lodi
Tasting and sampling Lodi Syrah at Berghold Vineyards this morning. Flavors just starting to develop, but still aways off from picking. The cooler weather we have had since mid-July is making for a very high-quality vintage, thankfully!
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Wine #Grapes #Syrah #Lodi
@Visit_Lodi for @Lodi_Wine
#Wine #Grapes #Syrah #Lodi
August 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Great story by Jess Lander of SF Chronicle on what's been going on over here in Lodi lately...
"This California wine region is secretly a treasure trove for rare white grapes." and
"Lodi has quietly transformed into a white wine gold mine."
bit.ly/JessLodiWhites
"This California wine region is secretly a treasure trove for rare white grapes." and
"Lodi has quietly transformed into a white wine gold mine."
bit.ly/JessLodiWhites
This California wine region is secretly a treasure trove for rare white grapes
It may be known for big reds like Zinfandel, but this California wine region has recently become a hub for obscure whites, like Kerner and Assyrtiko.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Great story by Jess Lander of SF Chronicle on what's been going on over here in Lodi lately...
"This California wine region is secretly a treasure trove for rare white grapes." and
"Lodi has quietly transformed into a white wine gold mine."
bit.ly/JessLodiWhites
"This California wine region is secretly a treasure trove for rare white grapes." and
"Lodi has quietly transformed into a white wine gold mine."
bit.ly/JessLodiWhites
Veraison just starting this morning on Lodi Petite Sirah at Steve Borra's Church Block planted in 1938. Markus had to look around to find these first clusters coloring up. Timing is very close to last year.
July 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Veraison just starting this morning on Lodi Petite Sirah at Steve Borra's Church Block planted in 1938. Markus had to look around to find these first clusters coloring up. Timing is very close to last year.