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VARIETY FOCUS: PINOT VARIETIES
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...
KAREN ROSS TO SPEAK AT LWC 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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...
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR VIRTUAL SUSTAINABLE AG EXPO & INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING SUMMIT
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...
A SHORT HISTORY ON WINE MAKING IN CALIFORNIA
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...
THREE GRAPES OF THE MOMENT DURING LODI’S 2021 HARVEST
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...
DUE DILIGENCE IN VINEYARD PURCHASES
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...
LODI PICKS ITS FIRST ASSYRTIKO
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....
FREE AG MEDIATION AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA
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...
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