Your Experience is Our Business, So We have Something Special Prepared For You! We Have Hand Picked 5 of the Best Wineries in California for You to Enjoy in 1 Special Limited Time Tour!
We have hand selected 5 of the best wineries in the Northern California Region known as Lodi. Lodi produces most of the grapes used in other popular parts of the state, and because of that, the wineries you will be visiting have some of the highest quality award winning wines in the entire state, and are a much better value. Our door to door private tour service will pick you up and guide you through the local history, lore and points of interest to make your day an amazing experience… with great wine, food and fun! Please take some time to learn about these amazing wineries below.
Estimated Tour Cost: $210 (1-5 people – 6 hour tour)
Website: https://www.dravawines.com/
About Drava Wines:
Drava Wines brings together the diverse wine growing capabilities of the Lodi appellation with the spirit and sensibilities of the Slovene wine region of Štajerska, home to the world’s oldest noble grape vine.
What is unique about Drava Wines?
People come to Drava because they love our hand crafted, small lot vintages of unique varietals using Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable grapes. We produce a number of different varietals, some more common such as Pinot Gris and Grenache, and some less common such as Peloursin and Teroldego.
Award Winning Wines and Fees:
2015 Grenache: Silver 2019 SF Chronicle Wine Competition, Silver 2019 CA State Fair
2015 Mourvedre: Bronze 2019 SF Chronicle, Bronze 2019 CA State Fair
2015 Rhone blend: Bronze 2019 SF Chronicle
Tasting Fee: Complimentary Tasting (Normally $5 per person)
Other Discounts: 10% off all bottle purchases
Website: https://www.heritageoakwinery.com/
About Heritage Oak:
Heritage Oak Winery is located in Lodi, California on 106 acres of property that nestles up against the north bank of the Mokelumne River. The winery was built beneath a towering blue oak tree that dominates the landscape for miles around. The tasting room is open every day, and features a stunning line up of crisp whites and fruit driven, full-bodied reds.
What is unique about Heritage Oak?
We have a wide variety of wines to choose from, something for everyone. From crisp, clean whites and rose, to fruit driven reds, blends, and even some unique varietals. At Heritage Oak, we insure that only the best product goes into our wines. For the most part, we grow all our own fruit, with only a few exceptions. Starting 2015 vintages on, all fruit will be estate grown.
Heritage Oak is a super dog friendly winery.
Award Winning Wines and Fees:
Price Ranges: $18 – $35
Tasting Fees: Complimentary (normally $10 per person)
Wine Discount: Wine Club discount pricing (20-30% discount depending on # of bottles purchased)
Website: https://consumnesriverfarm.com/
About Consumnes River Farms:
Located on a multi-generational family property that in 2006 was converted by owner Jackie Gifford into a beautiful Northern California winery, Consumnes River Farm has created the District 11 brand. There are 26 vinegars, 10 olive oils, & 10 wines, Including the District Eleven Barreled (Oak Barrel Aged) & Thunder Oak Chardonnay (skin contact Chardonnay)
What is unique about Consumnes River Farms?
People love this winery because of the wonderful wines, vinegars, & oils. They have Old Vine (OV) Zinfandel from vineyards planted in the 1930’s and estate grown Merlot & Chardonnay. Their unique approach of producing wine in small batches supports their passion for their customers to enjoy their products with their everyday cooking, with family & friends, and for special occasions.
Consumnes River Farm is dog friendly, but the dogs aren’t allowed in the tasting room due to the production of food products. Tasting may be done with your dogs on the patio, or our drivers can walk them for you while you are tasting.
Award Winning Wines and Fees:
District 11 Barreled Zinfandel: Gold & Silver Awards
District 11 Zinfandel: Silver & Bronze Awards
Merlot: Bronze Awards
Price Ranges: $14- $30 Range
Tasting Fee: 2 for 1 Tastings (normally $5 per person)
Wine Discount: $5 off purchase of $25 or more, 10% discount on case purchases
Website: https://peltierwinery.com/
About Peltier:
As farmers first, we focus on producing the highest quality fruit, because exceptional wines begin in the vineyard. All 1,000 acres of Peltier Winery’s grapes are estate grown in the Lodi Appellation and reflect the character and richness of this unique territory. Our wines are hand-crafted by winemaker, Susy Rodriguez Vasquez and each varietal and vintage showcases the dedication of her artistry in every bottle.
What is unique about Peltier?
Peltier Diamond wines, our flagship label, offer estate grown, certified sustainable varietals of Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. All of which are award-winning and affordable. Peltier Premium Old Vine Zinfandel & 99 point -Triomphe Red Blend are small lot estate grown and a must try during your visit!
Award Winning Wines and Fees:
Sauvignon Blanc: Award Winning
Chardonnay: Award Winning
Zinfandel: Award Winning
Petite Sirah: Award Winning
Cabernet Sauvignon: Award Winning
Tasting Fees: Complimentary (Normally $10 per person & $15 Per Person for 8+people)
Wine Discount: $5 off purchase of $25 or more, 10% off case purchases
Website: https://www.m2wines.com/
About m2 Winery:
m2 creates dynamic, award winning artisanal wines from distinctive vineyards in Lodi, Napa, and the Sierra Foothills. Our first wines were vented in 2004, and two years later, in the fall of 2006, we opened our original winery and tasting room in an industrial park in northeast Lodi. Think “industrial shabby.”
What is unique about m2 Winery?
m2 Wines creates small-lot artisanal wines that express the character of the vineyards we source and the nuance of their fruit. Complex, balanced, and well-structured, m2 wines are cellar-worthy, but can be enjoyed right now. Discover what happens when old-world craftsmanship meets modern winemaking.
m2 is a super dog-friendly winery. They even have two dog focused wines, a Black-Dog Red and a White-Dog white. $5 from the sale of every bottle goes to supporting local animal rescue efforts.
Wine Awards and Fees:
2016 Old Vine Zinfandel: Gold & Silver Awards – SF Chronicle, Texas International, Orange County Fair
Tasting Fees: 2 for 1 Tastings (normally $10 per person)
Wine Discount: 10% off bottle purchases & free corkscrew with purchase of 4 or more bottles (corkscrew may be substituted with other item based upon availability).
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