LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-08-12 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Sent and posted July 23, 2025
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 12pm
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Consideration of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
4. Public comment on items appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
5. Program updates:
• Current certification year
• Grower/Winery communications
• Marketing & promotions
• Protected Harvest
6. FY2025-26 Budget Review
7. Reports from other LWC Committees
8. Public comment on items not appearing on the agenda (2 min limit per person)
9. Items for future agendas
10.Confirm future meeting dates
11.Adjourn
Action may be taken on any of the items listed above. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Bolton (209.367.4727) or Committee Chair Pieter A. den Hartog (209.327.7838). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission (209.367.4727) at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

LWC: BOOTH AT LODI FARMER'S MARKET
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lodi, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Venue: Downtown Lodi, School Street, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Stop by the Lodi Winegrape Commission booth at the lively Lodi Farmers Market for an evening of wine, community and conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned winegrower, a casual wine lover or simply curious about the world of viticulture, this is the perfect opportunity to connect directly with the experts who support and shape Lodi’s vibrant wine industry. Come for the wine knowledge, stay for the community! The Lodi Farmers Market offers a festive atmosphere with local produce, food vendors, live music, and more—all set in the charming heart of downtown Lodi. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate what makes Lodi’s wine community so special.

LWC: BOOTH AT LODI FARMER'S MARKET
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lodi, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Venue: Downtown Lodi, School Street, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Stop by the Lodi Winegrape Commission booth at the lively Lodi Farmers Market for an evening of wine, community and conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned winegrower, a casual wine lover or simply curious about the world of viticulture, this is the perfect opportunity to connect directly with the experts who support and shape Lodi’s vibrant wine industry. Come for the wine knowledge, stay for the community! The Lodi Farmers Market offers a festive atmosphere with local produce, food vendors, live music, and more—all set in the charming heart of downtown Lodi. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate what makes Lodi’s wine community so special.

LWC: BOOTH AT LODI FARMER'S MARKET
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lodi, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Venue: Downtown Lodi, School Street, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Description: Stop by the Lodi Winegrape Commission booth at the lively Lodi Farmers Market for an evening of wine, community and conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned winegrower, a casual wine lover or simply curious about the world of viticulture, this is the perfect opportunity to connect directly with the experts who support and shape Lodi’s vibrant wine industry. Come for the wine knowledge, stay for the community! The Lodi Farmers Market offers a festive atmosphere with local produce, food vendors, live music, and more—all set in the charming heart of downtown Lodi. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate what makes Lodi’s wine community so special.

SJDC VITICULTURE, EVALUATION OF WINE COURSE AT LODI WINE VISITOR CENTER
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:50 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
Date: August 28 – December 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:50pm
Venue: Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA
Cost: $35 lab material fee
Description: This class, hosted by Fred Swan of SJ Delta College, consists of 16 two-hour lectures held on Thursdays only. This course is an exploration of the principles of sensory wine evaluation. It is designed to expose students to a broad range of wine varietals and wine styles and to develop wine tasting skills useful at all levels of the wine industry.
Registration (required): To register, please click HERE. You will need to apply through Delta College. If it’s your first time, you will be asked to create an account. If you have already applied, click HERE to learn how to activate your account. Login information required to register for classes.

NO CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-09-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Happy Labor Day!

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent August 22, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approval of August 6, 2025, minutes
• Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5. Winery Marketing Activities
• Winery BID
• No Reservations Campaign
• Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2026 (February 13-15)
• Educational Programming
• Technical Tasting Program
6. Roadshows
• San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, November 7-9, 2025
• Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose TBD) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
• Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
• Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026—tentative
7. FY 2025-2026 Budget Review
8. Reports from other LWC Committees
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings
11. Set Next Meeting Date
12. Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Steve Felten (209-810-5258) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at https://www.lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-10-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent September 19, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call and establishment of quorum
3. Review and approval of September 3, 2025 minutes
• Action Item
4. Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
5. Winery Marketing Activities
• Winery BID
• No Reservations Campaign
• Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2026 (February 13-15)
• Educational Programming
• Technical Tasting Program
6. Roadshows
• San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, November 7-9, 2025
• Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
• Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
• Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026—tentative
7. FY 2025-2026 Budget Review
8. Reports from other LWC Committees
9. Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
10.Agenda Items for Future Meetings
11.Set Next Meeting Date
12.Adjourn
All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Steve Felten (209-810-5258) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at https://www.lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes/.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-10-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 hrs DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Topic: Insects
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies. This month, we will discuss the major pest insects in winegrapes (leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, etc.) and IPM strategies to manage them, along with the importance of biocontrol and beneficial insects.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-04 | The Culinary Institue of America, Copia, Napa CA, 500 1st St., Napa, 94559
THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025.
Date: Friday, October 31 — Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Cost: Click HERE for detailed pricing
Schedule of Events:

October 31: Napa Gala Tasting & Dinner
November 1–2: Sonoma – Conference Session 1 & Field Trip
November 3–4: Lodi – Conference Session 2 & Field Trip

Conference Schedule:
Session 1: November 1, 2025
Location: Hyatt Santa Rosa, Sonoma
Schedule Highlights: This session lays the foundation with technical insights, market development strategies, and communication approaches to elevate the value of old vine wines. For full schedule, click HERE.
Session 2: November 3, 2025
Location: Wine & Roses, Lodi
Schedule Highlights: Session 2 is particularly rich in content, emphasizing heritage, viticulture, and winemaking. It offers a more hands-on and philosophical approach to the old vine movement, making it a key day for professionals and enthusiasts deeply invested in the craft and culture of wine.

1:50pm: Conference Session 2 Opens
2:00pm: Seminal Masterclass – A deep dive into old vine expertise and legacy.
3:15pm: Heritage Debate – Engaging dialogue on preserving and promoting old vine heritage.
4:15pm: Break
4:30pm: Viticulture & Vinification – Focused discussion on growing practices and winemaking techniques.
5:15pm: Closing Statements
5:20pm: Conference Ends

Description: The 7th edition of the Old Vine Conference returns with the theme Meeting of the Minds, bringing together global leaders in old vine viticulture, winemaking, marketing and sustainability. This multi-day event features tastings, seminars, debates and field trips across California’s premier wine regions. Lodi Winegrape Commission is proud to sponsor the conference, highlighting the region’s commitment to preserving and promoting old vine vineyards. The Lodi portion of the event takes place November 3–4, including a full conference day and a field trip showcasing local vineyards and sustainable practices.
Registration (required): To register, click HERE.

NO IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2025-11-04 | CA
The Old Vine Conference is in Lodi today, so we will not have our normal “first Tuesday” IPM meeting. Our next IPM meeting will be on December 2, 2025 and will feature Dr. Akif Eskalen hosting a trunk disease workshop. See you there!

WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodi Wine Visitor Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States
WINERY MARKETING COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Posted and sent October 24, 2025
The Lodi Winegrape Commission will hold a public meeting as follows:
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Place: Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 W. Turner Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Call to order
Roll call and establishment of quorum
Review and approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
– Action Item
Public Comment on Items Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Winery Marketing Activities
– Winery BID
– No Reservations Initiative
– Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2026 (February 14-15)
– Educational Programming
– Technical Tasting Program
Roadshows
– San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, November 7-9, 2025
– Festival of Forgotten Grapes, January 31 (San Jose) & March 28, 2026 (Los Angeles)
– Palm Desert Food & Wine, March 22 & 23, 2026
– Dress Up Wine Down Sacramento, May 16, 2026—tentative
FY 2025-2026 Budget Review
Reports from other LWC Committees
Public Comment on Items Not Appearing on the Agenda (two minutes maximum per person)
Agenda Items for Future Meetings
Set Next Meeting Date
Adjourn

All agenda items are subject to discussion and possible action. All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to Chairman Steve Felten (209-810-5258) or Stuart Spencer (209-367-4727). Persons with disabilities needing special accommodation should contact Stuart Spencer, Executive Director at 209-367-4727 or stuart@lodiwine.com at least five days prior to the meeting. Notices and agendas for upcoming Commission meetings are available on the internet at lodigrowers.com/commission/agendas-minutes.

GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Lodi Winegrape Commission, 2545 West Turner Road, Lodi, 95242, United States
Grower Marketing Committee Meeting agenda coming soon.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING: TRUNK DISEASE
2025-12-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: 1.5 DPR CE (OTHER) approved
Topic & Speakers:

Trunk Diseases — Akif Eskalen, PhD (Professor, Plant Pathologist, UC Davis)

Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies. This month Dr. Eskalan hosts a trunk disease workshop to dissect vines, identify the disease and discuss IPM strategies for healthy vineyards.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.

CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
2026-01-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, 95240, United States
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9:30am
Venue: Burgundy Hall, Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi CA
Cost: FREE, all are welcome
Credits: TBD
Topic: TBD
Who Should Attend: Local Pest Control Advisers (PCAs), GROWERS who manage their own pest control (PRIVATE APPLICATORS) or who have pest control questions, anyone looking for viticulture DPR CE credits, viticulture TECHNICAL ADVISORS in Lodi and winemakers/grower relations personnel interested in learning about vineyard pest management.
Description: Our group meets monthly to discuss current vineyard pests and their management. The goal is to create a strong local network for communicating the best IPM strategies and for support in solving viticulture anomalies.
RSVP: To the Lodi Winegrape Commission by phone 209.367.4727 or email info@lodiwine.com.
