{"id":8873,"date":"2013-09-18T22:05:16","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T22:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=8873"},"modified":"2015-09-01T23:13:38","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T23:13:38","slug":"lodi-wine-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/8873\/lodi-wine-tasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Undiscovered Wine Country: Lodi Wine Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

When one says (or searches for) “California Wine Country,” the first place that comes up is Napa Valley, followed closely by Sonoma, and then maybe Santa Barbara, Temecula… What does not generally surface? A wine getaway to Lodi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But grape growing in this rural Delta region is older than the state itself (it started with the\u00a0Gold Rush), and more grapes are grown here annually than in Napa and Sonoma combined.\u00a0The Central Valley\u00a0is as beautiful it is bountiful, and it also offers the perfect pairing for both your reds and your whites\u2014that oh-so-sweet\u00a0California sunshine. While the fog rolls hovers over the coast, the sun shines brightly over the San Joaquin Valley’s abundance of wine, entertainment, agriculture, and, well\u2026 wine.<\/p>\n

Plus, there is a key perk that comes with not being one of the more popular wine regions in the state\u2014instead of crowds, you’ll find a relaxed, homey atmosphere, where it’s not surprising that the person pouring your wine is also the one who made it.<\/p>\n

Where to taste<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every town visitor center should be like the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(2545 W. Turner Road). The informed folks here will give you a taste of the region both literally and figuratively, providing maps, fun facts, and a guided tasting of featured local wines, which rotate each week ($5 for a flight of four wines).<\/p>\n

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Oak Farm Vineyards<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>(23627 Devries Road)\u00a0is an amalgam of young and hip with homage to old valley heritage. Operated by a youthful staff, the winery is set on one of the oldest properties in the area, the 1964 estate of William DeVries. Guests can wander among Mr. DeVries’ beloved oak trees (it is reported that he never allowed a tree to be cut unless it was “a menace”), relax by the private lake, and, of course, taste wine (from $5).<\/p>\n

Where to eat<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a guaranteed good time, head to the ever charming Dancing Fox Winery<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(203 School Street),\u00a0with its vibrant menu of leafy salads and tasty sandwiches made on homemade bread. Even among pretty antique d\u00e9cor and an amiable staff, the restaurant\u2019s bakery remains the main highlight. A chewy cookie accompanies all of the sandwiches on the lunch menu, while the rest of the entrees leave you with a great excuse to wander over to the pastry case to choose a dessert of your own.<\/p>\n

Another local favorite, Pietro\u2019s Italian Bistro<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(317 E Kettleman Lane), offers up the some of the cheesiest, sauciest, and heartiest dishes in the region\u2014all in a romantic garden setting. Not simply for atmosphere, the surrounding garden stocks the kitchen with fresh veggies for menu items like the produce packed minestrone soup. The Chicken Scaloppine will make your taste buds sing, and I advise ordering the Ciabatta Garlic Bread to hold you over until it arrives at your table.<\/p>\n

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And if you’re craving a little QT with Mother Nature, there’s always the option of stealing away to Lodi Lake<\/strong> for a country picnic (or maybe just a well deserved post-wine tasting nap under the trees). You can load up on artisanal cheeses, cured meat, local honeycomb, and other dleicacies at Crush Kitchen + Bar<\/strong><\/a> (115 S School Street #13).<\/p>\n

Where to sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indulge in a little romantic luxury at the exceedingly comfortable Wine & Roses Hotel and Spa <\/strong><\/a>(2505 W Turner Road), where the rooms (from\u00a0$179) are large and rustic and the grounds lush. But it’s the relaxing spa, with its waterfall hot tub, that will guarantee that you\u2019ll leave feeling sprightly and refreshed.<\/p>\n

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A more economical choice, the Lodi Holiday Inn Express<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(1337 East Kettleman Lane) is close to downtown and offers comfortable rooms (from $100), plus an indoor pool and a pretty patio overlooking the vineyards.<\/p>\n

Getting around<\/strong><\/p>\n

To move through town, look for the Lodi Grape Line<\/strong><\/a>, the city\u2019s wittily named public transit line, or ring up Mr. Pedicab<\/strong><\/a>, a bicycle taxi service that will run you run all around town without leaving a footprint. Also, take advantage of the Lodi Wine App<\/strong><\/a> to maneuver through the area\u2019s wineries.<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Take Caltrain to Emeryville, where you can pick up Amtrak to Lodi (transfer in Sacramento from the Capitol Corridor to the San Joaquin train).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photos: Lodi Winegrape Commission<\/a>, jinxmcc<\/a>, Oak Farm Vineyards, Dancing Fox Winery, Wine and Roses Hotel<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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