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.
Beat the Heat: Why Lodi's Delta Breeze Makes Summer Wine Tasting Magical
Summer in Lodi delivers classic California sunshine – those bright, warm days that ripen grapes to perfection and send wine lovers seeking shade. But here's Lodi's secret weapon: the Delta Breeze. Every day beginning in the late afternoon, cool air travels inland from the San Francisco Bay, following a vast network of waterways that play a key role in defining the wine country’s climate and character. The breezes intensify through the early evening, and typically dissipate in the hours following sunset. It's nature's daily reset button, and the same cooling wind that creates Lodi's distinctive wines also creates some of California's most enjoyable summer experiences. Continue »