Akin Estates at Woodbridge Uncorked
Pouring at Woodbridge Uncorked
18911 Lower Sacramento Road
Woodbridge, CA 95258
(209) 365-7575
Tasting Hours: Tues – Thurs 3 – 8pm, Fri 3 – 9pm, Sat 12 – 9pm, Sun 12-6pm
Akin Estates is a new wine venture located inLodi,California, and a result of a fulfilled vision and dream of one of the principals, Winemaker David Akin. David Akin first came toLodi as a Manager and Winemaker for the then-named Barengo Vineyards in 1978. His experience using Lodi grapes blended into wines produced at several Coastal wineries led him to believe that fine varietal wines, rivaling those produced anywhere in the state, could be made from Lodi grown grapes at Lodi area wineries. Twenty-five years later, over thirtyLodi area bonded wineries, and several other wineries outside theLodiappellation, are proving his vision was correct.
After years of consulting and making wine for others, David, with the full support of his wife Brenda, returned toLodiin 2002 to pursue his dream of producing premium wine from area vineyards that were exciting enough to put the family name on the label.
Our philosophy of winemaking at Akin Estates is simple. We work with the best grape growing families in the Lodi area and hand select the grapes picked in small lots at perfect ripeness and quality. The grapes are made into wine using modern yet traditional methods that enhance and promote the character of each variety. Careful aging in small oak cooperage from US and European forests adds to the complexity of each wine which is put into the bottle only after achieving a perfect balance of fruit, tannin and flavor.
See blogpost, Akin Tannat is truly like none other.
