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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.

Randy Caparoso
 
September 4, 2012 | Randy Caparoso

Game plan for your LoCA Passport Road Trip!

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As part of Discover California’s official California Wine Month, Lodi’s winegrowers have put together an exciting calendar of events running through the entire month of April and through October 6, 2012:  the LoCA Road Trip!

And to make it easy for you to pick and choose, there is a LoCA Road Trip Passport that will get you into everything either for free or entitling you to fantastic discounts.

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If you haven’t yet taken a LoCA road trip, one thing you will also find:  that Lodi’s brand of hospitality is a no-snobbery/no-robbery experience.  Simply put, Lodi’s vintners have a way of rolling out the red carpet that is refreshingly honest, personable, and real.

How can you participate?  Simple:  you can pick up your LoCA Road Trip Passport for a mere $15 at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center (209.365.0621), or online at LodiRoadTrip.com.   Your passport entitles you to all special offers at participating restaurants, lodgings, and businesses, as well as special bottle and case discounts offered by the participating wineries.

The LoCA Road Trip Web site also has many of the details of the special events going down, plus information on great hotels, local restaurants and shopping (also see A foodie’s guide to Lodi wine country).  There’s a ton of events; many for adults, and quite a few that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

For a calendar of events taking place during the first two weeks of September, please visit our previous Road Trip! blogpost.  Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening from September 20 to October 6:

THE LoCA ROAD TRIP!

 Thursday, September 20

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Spenker Winery | Wine & Cheese Pairing Class | 6:30-9PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM

 Friday, September 21

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • McConnell Estates | Music at the Vineyard/WineDown Friday | 6:30-9:30PM
  • Oak Ridge Winery | Wine & Cooking Demo Dinner | 7PM
  • PONDL Winery | Taste of Ireland | 12NOON-6PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Viaggio Estate & Winery | Wine Down Friday | 5-8PM

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>Saturday, September 22

  • Berghold Vineyards | Vineyard Tractor Rides | 11AM-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Borra Vineyards | Ultimate Wine Tasting | 3-5:30PM
  • Cycles Gladiator | Autumn Harvest Party | 12NOON-4PM
  • Grady Family Vineyards | Release Party | 3-7PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • Michael David Winery | Clambake & 7 Heavenly Release Party | 5:30PM
  • PONDL Winery | Taste of Ireland | 12NOON-6PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Food & Wine Pairing | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Woodbridge Uncorked | Grady Family Release Party | 3-7PM

Sunday, September 23

  • Berghold Vineyards | Vineyard Tractor Rides | 11AM-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Harmony Wynelands | Champagne Brunch | Call for Time
  • Harney Lane Winery | Stomp Out Cancer Event | 12NOON-4PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • Peirano Estate Vineyards | Case & Taco Special | 11AM-5PM
  • PONDL Winery | Taste of Ireland | 12NOON-6PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Van Ruiten Family Winery | Music on the Patio | 1-5PM

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Wednesday, September 26

  • Lodi Wine & Visitor Center | Wine Down Wedneday LoCA Style | 5:30 – 8:30PM

 Thursday, September 27

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM

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Friday, September 28

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Borra Vineyards | Men’s Night Out | 6-9PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Viaggio Estate & Winery | Wine Down Friday | 5-8PM

 Saturday, September 29

  • Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards | Winery Harvest Party – The Beginning… | 3-6PM
  • Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards | Winery Harvest Party – The Grand Presentation… | 6:30PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Vineyard Tractor Rides | 11AM-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Boitano Family Wines | Wine & BBQ Sausage Tasting | 12NOON-5PM
  • Clements Ridge | Oktoberfest | 11AM-4PM
  • d’Art Wines | Winemaker Harvest Dinner | 6:30PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • Klinker Brick Winery | Syrah Vertical Tasting | 11AM-5PM
  • m2 Wines | “Meet the Artists” Art Show | 12NOON-5PM
  • McConnell Estates | It’s a Man’s World | 3-7PM
  • Mokelumne Glen Vineyards | Oktoberfest at Clements Ridge | 11AM-4PM
  • St.Amant Winery | Harvest Celebration & Open House | 12NOON-4PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Food & Wine Pairing | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Vicarmont Vineyards | Merlot Vertical Tasting | 12NOON-5PM
  • Wines of Wine OT | Open House & Ribbon Cutting | 2-6PM

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Sunday, September 30

  • Berghold Vineyards | Vineyard Tractor Rides | 11AM-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Boitano Family Wines | Wine & BBQ Sausage Tasting | 12NOON-5PM
  • Harmony Wynelands | Champagne Brunch | Call for Time
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Van Ruiten Family Winery | Music on the Patio | 1-5PM

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OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 2 

  • Spenker Winery | Wine & Cheese Pairing Class | 10:30AM-1PM

Thursday, October 4

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM

Friday, October 5

  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • Kidder Family Winery | Sensory Challenge | 11AM-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • Viaggio Estate & Winery | Wine Down Friday | 5-8PM

Saturday, October 6

  • LOCA UNCORKED – THE BEST OF LODI CALIFORNIA WINES | Treasure Island, San Francisco | 1-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Vineyard Tractor Rides | 11AM-5PM
  • Berghold Vineyards | Antiques Tour | 11AM-5PM
  • McConnell Estates | Harvest Concert | 5:30-9:30PM
  • Oak Ridge Winery | Harvest Grape Stomp Party | 12NOON-5PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Food & Wine Pairing | 12NOON-4:30PM
  • The Lucas Winery | Scavenger Hunt | 12NOON-4:30PM

ONGOING EVENTS

  • Gnekow Family Winery | Daily Harvest Tours | Call to Schedule
  • Fields Family Wines | Winemaker Tours and Barrel Tasting | Call to Schedule
  • Macchia | Behind-the-Scenes Harvest Tours & Barrel Tastings | Call to Schedule

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