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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 that represent...

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...

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....

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...

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...