You can rock Lodi's 2020 Wine & Chocolate Weekend like you've never done before!

Group of friends enjoying wine and food outdoors in a vineyard setting with a rustic building in the background. — Lovin’ Lodi wines and good times

Like Christmas all over for lovers and friends, the Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend happens once a year, and in 2020 it comes a week earlier than normal, taking place from Friday night, February 7 through Saturday/Sunday, February 8-9. Now is the time to make your plans and book your dates!

Our customary Wine & Chocolate Weekend festivities take place on Saturday and Sunday at over 50 wineries in the Lodi Viticultural Area between 11 AM and 4 PM. You can obtain tickets for either one day or for both weekend days (easy to purchase on our 2020 Eventbrite page). Visit our Wineries page for a listing of every participating winery (also listed in this post below), that will be pulling out all the stops with special tastings (including from barrels) and culinary treats galore (including myriads of chocolate, of course, and in some places chocolate-infused dishes that taste amazing with Lodi’s lush, fruit-forward style of wines!).

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All the Friday night events are one set price (please see our 2020 Eventbrite page), and they vary according to each participating winery’s specialties. A quick rundown of what’s happening the night of February 7:

ALL WHITE VALENTINE NIGHT
ACQUIESCE WINERY & VINEYARDS
22353 N. Tretheway Rd., Acampo, 95220
6:30 PM | SEATS: 24
Winemaker Susan Tipton and Chef Jennifer Kupka of Lodi Airport Café will pair four Rhône-style white wines with four courses. Dress all in white in the fashion of a French-inspired dinner en blanc (optional, but more fun if you do!) and a perfect photo op against themed décor — perfectly fitting for a night at Lodi’s acclaimed white wine (only!) winery/estate.

(image courtesy of Acquiesce Winery)

CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND
M2 WINES
2900 E. Peltier Rd., Acampo, 95220
6:00 PM | SEATS: 12
Co-owner/winemaker Layne Montgomery is renowned for his golden voice, wit, and magical touch with the wines. This will be an intimate exploration of chocolate from savory to sweet paired with wine samples from Mr. Montgomery’s favorite barrels.

PASSION FOR PORT
ST. AMANT WINERY
1 Winemaster Way, Lodi, CA 95240, USA
6:00 PM | SEATS: 24
Discover the magic of pairing Portuguese varietal table wines with savory chocolate foods. The decadent evening includes a winemaker-led vertical tasting of Vintage Ports going back 30 years.

Group of people enjoying wine tasting at a wine bar with wine bottles and glasses on the table. — BARRELS & BLENDING

Group enjoying wine and desserts outdoors, showcasing Lodi Winegrape Commission's wine culture and community.

Participating in Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend Wineries

A list of wineries opening their doors on Saturday and Sunday, February 8-9 (for a map of all the stops, please see Wineries), along with a partial listing of what they’ll have to offer:

BARSETTI VINEYARDS
400 4th St., Suite 150, Galt, 95632
(209) 744-6062
A warm and cozy tasting room in the charming little town of Galt, just north of the City of Lodi. Live music by Phil & da Pinots, chocolate fountain, appetizers, case and merchandise discounts.

BERGHOLD VINEYARDS
17343 N Cherry Rd, Lodi, CA 95240, USA
(209) 333-9291
Live music, chocolate treats, food trucks ($), artisan crafts ($), and wine discounts.

BOKISCH VINEYARDS
18921 Atkins Rd., Lodi, 95240
(209) 642-8880
You will find California’s pioneering (and still the leading) producer of Spanish-inspired varietals just east of the City of Lodi (closer to the little town of Clements). Enjoy these amazing wines with fresh, hot churros dipped in thick, Spanish-style hot chocolate, Spanish cheeses, olives stuffed with Manchego, and sliced chorizo ($), plus wine discounts.

CABANA WINERY
710 S. Beckman Rd., Suite D, Lodi, 95240
(916) 476-5492
Live music from 1-4 PM by Steve Brooks trio, truffles and jalepeño chocolate by Capital Confections, plus wine discounts.

CELLARDOOR BY MICHAEL DAVID WINERY
21 N. School St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 339-4394
The streets of Downtown Lodi will rock with live, contagious music emanating from the Cellar Door tasting room, along with Freakshow brownies in raspberry coulis.

CONSUMNES RIVER FARM
28305 N. Thornton Rd., Thornton, 95686
(209) 334-5544
From the multi-generational Lodi winegrowing family who also produces the amazing line of Bellindora Vinegars and Olive Oils — live music by The Albertson Duo (Saturday) & Ruby Jane (Sunday), brownies, charcuterie & cheese ($), and wine discounts.

D’ART WINES
13299 N. Curry Ave, Lodi, 95240
(209) 334-9946
Chocolate chili, barrel port tastings, and “Lodi Love” red wine blend.

DELICATE FAMILY VINEYARDS
12001 S. Hwy 99, Manteca, 95336
(209) 824-3501
This world-class, multi-brand producer (and big-time Lodi grape grower) always celebrates Wine & Chocolate Weekend with us at its Manteca winery (just south of Stockton), offering chocolate almonds, cookies, brownies, chili ($), meats & cheeses ($), and wine discounts.

DRAVA WINES
1378 E. Turner Rd., Suite D, Lodi 952420
(209) 400-5009
Handcrafted Lodi-grown wines inspired by the two winemakers/owners/brothers’ Slovenian roots — grilled chocolate ganache sandwiches.

Three women at a Lodi Winegrape Commission event enjoying conversation and wine tasting outdoors.

E2 FAMILY WINERY
9009 West Highway 12, Lodi, CA, USA
(209) 993-2334
Chocolate truffles, BBQ ($), games, and wine discounts.

ESTATE CRUSH
2 W. Lockeford St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 368-7595
Experience a multiplicity of first-class Lodi-grown brands (including owner/winemakers Bob and Alison Colarossi’s own Estate Crush and estate-grown Stellina labels) at Downtown Lodi’s custom crush facility. Grilled tri-tip with port reduction, wine discounts, and Wine Club status for all.

GOODMILLS FAMILY WINERY
17266 Hillside Dr., Lodi, 95240
(209) 727-0728
Live music by DJ Vern and delicious food ($).

GRACE VINEYARDS
28001 N. Nichols Rd., Galt, 95632
(916) 826-8288
Assorted chocolates and Cabernet demi-glace meatballs with basil mashed potatoes.

HARMONY WINELANDS
9291 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, 95240
(209) 369-4184
Live music 12:30-3:30 PM by Albert & His 88 Keys, s’mores, BBQ, and artisan vendors.

Group of people enjoying wine tasting at Lodi Winegrape Commission event in a winery setting.

HERITAGE OAK WINERY
10112 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 986-2763
Live music from 1-4 PM (Saturday), chocolate bar, complimentary hot dogs and chips (Sunday only), and wine discounts at this bucolic riverside estate (over 100 acres of vines and riparian trails tucked along the north bank of the Mokelumne River on Lodi’s east side).

HOUSLEY’S CENTURY OAK WINERY
22211 N Lower Sacramento Rd, Acampo, CA 95220, USA
(209) 334-3482
Live cello music, Marich Chocolates for tasting and purchase ($), taco truck ($), Bellindora Olive Oil and Vinegars ($), Ohana Bros. Popcorn and Chips ($), wine discounts, and more.

JESSIE’S GROVE WINERY
1973 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, 95240
(209) 747-0237
Home of Lodi’s oldest ancient vines in a historic setting (dating back to the 1880s) plus the original grove (preserved by Jessie, among the second generation of the Spenker family who still owns this sprawling estate) of valley oaks dating back several centuries. Live music from 11 AM-4 PM by ibthedj, a decadent chocolate fountain, wine slushies ($), artisan jewelry, woodwork, leather products, and wine discounts.

KLINKER BRICK WINERY AT LODI VINTNERS
3750 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 810-5258
Experience the consistently outstanding wines of Lodi’s most celebrated winegrowing brands at the historic Lodi Vintners winery facility (where wine grapes have been crushed since 1899) just north of the City of Lodi. Live music, food truck ($), Bam Treats, barrel art, and wine discounts.

LANGE TWINS FAMILY WINERY & VINEYARDS
1525 E. Jahant Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 334-9780
Visit the “Press Room” (a gorgeous tasting room housed in the barrel room below the winery grape receiving pad) to experience the amazingly authentic wines produced by one of Lodi’s leading pioneers/growers. DJ and line-dancing instructor 11 AM-3:30 PM (Saturday), Brie-chocolate-basil paninis, and Valerie Coe’s western-themed art for viewing and purchase.

People enjoying wine tasting at Lodi Winegrape Commission event in a modern venue.

LODI VINTNERS
3750 E. Woodbridge Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 368-2019
Home of Rippey Family Vineyards, Concrete Wines, Reign Wines, SIP Wines, as well as (during Wine & Chocolate Weekend) the famed Klinker Brick Winery. Live music and chocolate “junk food” and wine pairings.

LONE GRAPE WINERY
12470 Locke Rd., Lockeford, 95237
(209) 269-3701
Red velvet cake pops with red wine reduction & cream cheese frosting and food by Gypsy Bistro ($).

M2 WINES
2900 E. Peltier Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 339-1071
Live music, chocolate shots, food truck ($), Cru Chocolate by The SF Chocolate Factory, wine discounts, and more.

MACCHIA WINES
7099 E. Peltier Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 333-2600
Macchia always hops with good vibes and intense wines during Wine & Chocolate Weekend, and in 2020 it will be no different — live music from 11:30 AM-3:30 PM, meatballs with chocolate habanero Zin port reduction, food ($), artisan gifts, and wine discounts.

MCCAY CELLARS
100 S. Sacramento St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 368-9463
Sample one of Lodi’s widest range of handcrafted, minimal intervention wines with live music, wine-infused cherry chocolate brownies, Black Bear Wood, and chances to win at games. (Maximum capacity of 50 guests at any time).

Romantic couple sharing a kiss with wine glasses at outdoor wine tasting event.

MCCONNELL ESTATES
10686 W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, 95757
(916) 685-5368
Chocolate treats, & charcuterie, cheese, and crackers ($).

METTLER FAMILY VINEYARDS
7889 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, 95240
(209) 369-3045
Exquisite, family estate-grown wines by Wine Enthusiast Magazine‘s 2018 “Winemaker of the Year” (Adam Mettler and that’s for the entire world!) — offering live music and mole meatballs to go with these phenomenal wines.

NOSTRA VITA FAMILY WINERY
1150 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, 95240
(209) 334-0274
Chocolate treats, food ($), and wine discounts.

OAK FARM VINEYARDS
23627 N. DeVries Rd., Lodi, 95242
(209) 365-6565
At one of Lodi wine country’s most stunning, and historic, winery estates — live music 11 AM-3 PM by The Ryan Hernandez Band, dark and milk chocolate sea salt caramels, A Moveable Feast ($), and CocoTutti Sweets ($), plus gifts from Mobaak Aromatherapy and Boxwood Finch.

OAK RIDGE WINERY
6100 E. Highway 12, Lodi, 95240
(209) 625-5327
Home base for the OZV, Old Soul, Maggiao Family Vineyards, MossRoxx, Lodi Estates, Silk Oak, blazon, 3 Girls, and, of course, the Oak Ridge brands of homegrown Lodi wines. Live music, chocolate treats, and wine discounts.

Crowd of people at a wine tasting event organized by the Lodi Winegrape Commission. — goblet-trained

Group of people enjoying wine at Lodi Winegrape Commission event in a modern venue.

SCOTTO’S WINE & CIDER
14 S. School St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 400-8450
Live music, chocolate cherry bombs, selfies with “Elvis,” popcorn, and a hot chocolate bar (DDs), plus wine discounts.

SORELLE WINERY
9599 N. Hwy 88, Stockton, 95212
(209) 931-4350
In a gorgeous Calaveras River-side setting dominated by the historic 1866 Dodge House, visit Lodi’s leading specialist in Italian-inspired wines to enjoy a teeming chocolate fountain and wine discounts.

ST. JORGE WINERY
22769 N. Bender Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 365-0202
Portuguese and Spanish-inspired estate-grown wines. Live music, chocolate-dipped Linguica, Linguica sandwiches ($), and wine discounts.

STAMA WINERY
17521 N. Davis Rd., Lodi, 95240
(209) 727-3314
In the heart of Lodi wine country’s “west side,” enjoy live music (12-4 PM) by Blues Mechanix, decadent chocolate brownies, and wine discounts.

THE DANCING FOX WINERY & BREWERY
203 S. School St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 366-2634
Fox Delight ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, fudge brownies, pizza bites, focaccia, and wine, with merchandise discounts.

Vintage sign with pin-up style woman holding a wine glass, promoting wine making with the phrase "Squeeze Me, Stomp Me, Make.

VAN RUITEN FAMILY WINERY
340 W. Hwy 12, Lodi, 95242
(209) 344-5722
This major Lodi winery estate always rocks during Wine & Chocolate Weekend — this year, with live music by Crosstown 5, chocolate treats, food ($), and wine discounts.

VIAGGIO ESTATE & WINERY
100 E. Taddei Rd., Acampo, 95220
(209) 333-0431
Live music Saturday (Fry & Chicks) and Sunday, candy and brownie pairings, pepperoni pizzas ($), and wine discounts.

WEIBEL FAMILY WINERY
1 Winemaster Way, Suite D, Lodi, 95240
(209) 365-9463
Visit the Weibel family’s winemaking facility to enjoy live music (11:30 AM-3:30 PM) by Working Class, savory bites, food ($), arts and crafts, plus wine discounts.

WINE SOCIAL
7 N. School St., Lodi, 95240
(209) 224-5740
The posh Downtown Lodi home of Sorelle Winery and Six Hands Winery — offers wine-infused brownies, antipasto ($), chocolates ($), and wine discounts.

WOODBRIDGE UNCORKED
18911 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge, 95258
(209) 333-8463
In the historic hamlet of Woodbridge (at the north-west edge of the City of Lodi), this is the tasting room for Hunter’s Oak Vineyard, Mokelumne Cove Cellars, Grady Family Vineyards, Michael Klouda Wines, and Maley Bros. (the latter, also the producer of Lodi Native Wegat Vineyard Zinfandel). Live music from 12:30-2:30 PM by American Hunnies (Saturday) and Dave From The Box (Sunday), Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory, food truck ($), and wine discounts.