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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...
FARMING WINEGRAPES FOR AROMA, FLAVOR, & COLORS
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...
PROGRESS OF TERROIR-FOCUSED, VINEYARD-DESIGNATE WINES IN LODI
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...
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
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...
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