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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...