Letters from Lodi
An insightful and objective look at viticulture and winemaking from the Lodi
Appellation and the growers and vintners behind these crafts. Told from the
perspective of multi-award winning wine journalist, Randy Caparoso.
Our favorite Lodi wine country photos of the year (January through July)
Plush carpets of moss growing on ancient vine (over 100 years old) Lodi Zinfandel in the dead of winter.
To me, Lodi wine country is like a gigantic canvas for Mother Nature: There is no end to the beauty capturable, to some extent (although it's always more compelling seen through your own eyes!), by a camera.
The pictures tell a story; more often than not, more vividly than how it can be described in words. So here are some of our photographic stories of the past year. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Nov 25, 2024 at 5:00 AM
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Be the first to comment on this postWine tasting is easy
Tasting wines with foods, which all visitors to Lodi's Acquiesce Winery do.
First things first.
You may have heard, or maybe just assumed, that appreciating wine is complicated. That it takes an "expert" to truly understand and enjoy wines. I have just one word to say about that: Untrue. Anyone who tells you wine is complicated has no idea what he or she is talking about.
Let me tell you why. Where, in fact, do you find the most people happily consuming wine like there's no tomorrow? People who drink wine as an everyday beverage, like we do coffee or Diet Coke? If you guessed Europe⏤countries such as France, Italy, Spain and others nearby⏤you have, of course, guessed correctly. Most people know that this is where wine was invented. Do you think the gazillion wine lovers in those countries had to take wine courses, do deep reading or applied themselves to the "mastery" of wine knowledge in order to appreciate wines? Of course not!
Continue »Lodi wine country Thanksgiving recipes and wines
Jahant-Lodi farmhouse in November.
'Tis the season for family traditions, starting with Thanksgiving.
Over the past decade and a half a number of local Lodi vintners have contributed favorite family recipes served, almost religiously, at each and every Thanksgiving celebration.
This year we are recapping some of the more interesting recipes, along with thoughts on ideal Lodi grown wines for the dishes. Happy holidays!
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