Lodi AVA

Region Hierarchy

United States
- California
  - Central Valley
    - Lodi AVA
      - no subregions

Climate(s)

Hot Mediterranean

Elevation

Notes

Mostly hot and dry; irrigation is widely practiced. Breezes from the Sacramento Delta cools the region slightly and occasionally brings some fog.
Largely produces high-volume wines simply labeled "California".
Also grows some Portuguese grapes.
Central Valley notes: This is a huge valley that runs north-south between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the coastal ranges. Mostly hot and dry; irrigation is widely practiced.
Largely produces high-volume wines simply labeled "California".

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Barbera Grape	Grape notes: Late ripening grape.
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape	Some old vines Grape notes: Ripens unevenly; a given bunch will have over ripe grapes next to under ripe grapes.
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Chenin Blanc Grape	Grape notes: Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives)
White	Colombard Grape

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Typically high volume wines Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red	Merlot Wine	Typically high volume wines
Still Red	Zinfandel Wine	Typically high volume, but there are some old vine producing quality wines.
Still Rosé	White Zinfandel Wine	Typically high volume wines Wine notes: Usually low alcohol
Still White	Chardonnay Wine	Typically high volume wines