Lodi

Wine from Lodi comes out of Central Valley, USA, where it sits as a wine region.

Zinfandel leads the plantings, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah and Petite Sirah alongside it.

Vines root into clay and sand.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.

The named areas within are Alta Mesa, Borden Ranch, Clements Hills and Mokelumne River.

Pour them alongside barbecued meats, grilled vegetables, rich pasta dishes and cheeses.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, USA
• Brazin Cellars 'B' Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel, Central Valley, USA
• Cline Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, USA
• Cosentino Winery 'The Franc' Cabernet Franc, Lodi, USA
• Gen 5 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Gnarly Head Wines '1924 Limited Edition Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged' Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Gnarly Head Wines '1924 Limited Edition Double Black' Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA

At the table.

• Barbecued meats
• Grilled vegetables
• Rich pasta dishes
• Cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Lodi: common questions

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Central Valley guide.