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...
by Lodi Growers | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021. BY CDFA. A state exterior quarantine has been declared to prohibit the introduction of the spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, into California. Spotted lanternfly was first detected in North American in 2014 in Pennsylvania and has...
by Lodi Growers | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2021. BY BRI GROSSKOPF, CENTER FOR LAND-BASED LEARNING. Skills in communication, teamwork and management are highly prized when seeking new employees. The Center for Land-Based Learning (CLBL), an agricultural education nonprofit headquartered in...
by Lodi Growers | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021. BY JENNY HEITMAN, LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. In today’s world, we are all trying to sell something. Whether it is a product like grapes or wine, a service, or ourselves, we are all salespeople in our interactions with others. Storytelling can...
by Lodi Growers | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021. BY RANDY CAPAROSO. The era of saloons and gamblers In 1874 the 450 or so citizens of a little town called Mokelumne — nestled in the lush watershed area of California’s Mokelumne River, just east of the marshy Sacramento-San Joaquin River...
by Lodi Growers | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021. BY WINE INSTITUTE. SAN FRANCISCO — Four California wineries and vintners were named Green Medal winners recognizing a commitment to sustainability in Leader, Business, Environment, and Community categories. The California wine community is a...
by Lodi Growers | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021. BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. A few weeks ago, Research, Education, & Communication Committee Member Dr. Keith Striegler shared with us an old pile of Lodi Winegrape Commission newsletters. A lot has changed since then – our number of...
