7 Pet-Friendly Lodi Wineries Where Your Four-Legged Friend is Always Welcome

Planning a wine country escape but can't bear to leave your dog behind? In Lodi, you don't have to choose between great wine and quality time with your furry friend. Lodi's welcoming, come-as-you-are spirit extends to well-behaved pets. With spacious outdoor patios, sprawling vineyard grounds, and genuinely hospitable tasting room teams, these seven wineries prove that exceptional wine and wagging tails go hand in hand. Whether you're a local looking for a weekend outing or planning a longer wine country getaway, check out these Lodi tasting rooms where your four-legged friend will receive just as warm a welcome as you will.  Continue »

Pop the Cork on Lodi: Sparkling Wines to Celebrate the New Year

When the ball drops on New Year's Eve, most people reach for Champagne. But here's a sparkling secret: some of the best bubbles for your celebration are being made right here in Lodi.  Using traditional sparkling wine production methods, Lodi winemakers are crafting wines that reflect the region’s terroir and inventive spirit. These Méthode Champenoise–style bottlings offer depth, finesse, and character, proving that world-class celebration can begin right in your backyard.  Continue »

5 Family-Friendly Lodi Wineries for Your Holiday Gathering

Photo credit: Michael David Winery

Your sister just flew in with the kids. Your parents want to “do something fun as a family.” Your cousin's bringing the dog. And somehow, you're in charge of entertaining everyone from ages 4 to 74 for an entire afternoon.

Welcome to the holidays.

Here's the good news: You don't need an elaborate plan or weeks of advance reservations. You just need to get everyone to Lodi wine country, where tasting rooms are built for exactly this moment – when the whole crew is in town and needs a place to gather, relax, and actually enjoy each other's company.

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