by Lodi Growers | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2021. BY LOWER MOKELUMNE RIVER WATERSHED. Jessa Kay Cruz, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with The Xerces Society, was awarded the 2021 Frank R. Beeler Watershed Stewardship Award. Ms. Kay Cruz was nominated by Dr. Stephanie Bolton,...
by Lodi Growers | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2021. BY TED RIEGER. Post-harvest vineyard management practices are important to prepare grapevines to shut down for winter dormancy and to withstand cold temperatures while also storing reserves in woody tissues to begin spring growth for the...
by Lodi Growers | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021. BY WINE INSTITUTE. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 8th Annual Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, with applications now being accepted at greenmedal.org. ABOUT CALIFORNIA GREEN MEDAL...
by Lodi Growers | Nov 1, 2021 | Videos, Presentations, & Handouts
It’s imperative to help grapevines shut down for the winter, which can mean some irrigation during a drought year. In this workshop, we discussed post-harvest practices for young, mature, and historic vineyards – with further clarified advice depending on whether the...
by Lodi Growers | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021. BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. Pinot noir is the grape of Burgundy, which is among the most revered red wines in the world. Pinot noir is also a very old grape variety. In fact, Roman writings suggest Pinot noir was already cultivated in Gaul...
by Lodi Growers | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021. BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. PLEASE JOIN US in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Lodi Winegrape Commission and honoring the accomplishments of its dedicated winegrowers and wine community on Wednesday, November 17, from 5:00 to 7:30pm...
by Lodi Growers | Oct 11, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021. BY KRIS BEAL, THE VINEYARD TEAM. This year’s Sustainable Ag Expo features 6 weeks of virtual learning PLUS exclusive in-person gatherings. Earn continuing education hours and improve your business all while networking with peers and...
by Lodi Growers | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021. BY AXEL BORG, DISTINGUISHED WINE & FOOD SCIENCE BIBLIOGRAPHER EMERITUS, UC DAVIS. The story of wine in California begins with the story of the Spanish in California. Vineyard planting in the state began with the Spanish Franciscan...
by Lodi Growers | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2021. BY RANDY CAPAROSO. Featured Image: Close-up of 2021 Carignan harvest in Lodi’s Spenker Ranch, planted in 1900. As we come into the middle of Lodi’s 2021 winegrape harvest, it is as good a time as any to focus on three grapes...
by Lodi Growers | Sep 13, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021. BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. Whether initiating a new vineyard business or expanding an existing one, the likelihood of success depends on careful consideration of as many pertinent factors as possible at the outset. This includes...
by Lodi Growers | Sep 6, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021. BY RANDY CAPAROSO. The Assyrtiko grape is pronounced ah-SEER-tee-koh, according to Jeff Perlegos, a second-generation winegrower of Greek heritage, who farms vineyards on both the east and west sides of Lodi with his brother John Perlegos....
by Lodi Growers | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021. BY CALAMP. About CALAMP The California Agricultural Mediation Program (CALAMP) is the official United States Department of Agriculture certified agricultural mediation program for California. CALAMP’s services are FREE to the...
by Lodi Growers | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021. BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. For many wine drinkers, the most important characteristic of a wine is its flavor. While sugar (sweetness and alcohol strength), acidity (tartness), and color related compounds (astringency and bitterness) in...
by Lodi Growers | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021. BY RANDY CAPAROSO. Terroir is a French term that entails the natural environmental factors, such as climate, soil, topography, aspect, elevation, latitude, etc., that have a direct effect on grape qualities, and ultimately on wines made from...
by Lodi Growers | Aug 9, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021. BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. The new 2021-2022 board of directors took office during the July meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Incumbent alternate Jason Eells joins current commissioners Phil Abba, Bruce Fry, Curt Gillespie, Matt...
