"Perhaps surprisingly, Lodi is California's largest American Viticultural Area, or AVA, producing around 40% of all premium wine grapes in the state, and it's starting to get a lot of attention for the role it plays in state-wide wine production. With 40,469 planted acres, the Central Valley town located approximately two hours northeast of San Francisco has more wine-growing land than Napa and Sonoma combined."
"It's best known for its zinfandels, and specifically, its old vine zins (many upward of 100 years old) but is also a major producer of cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot and petite sirah. A perfect tourist itinerary combines all of Lodi's best agricultural exports. While largely focused on wine grapes, the region is also known for its other crops, such as almonds, walnuts, olives, cherries and stone fruit, that land on tables dedicated to the farm-to-fork movement throughout town."
Lodi is California's largest American Viticultural Area with 40,469 planted acres, producing about 40% of the state's premium wine grapes and more vineyard acreage than Napa and Sonoma combined. The region is best known for zinfandel, especially old-vine zins often over 100 years old, and also produces cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot and petite sirah. Agricultural diversity includes almonds, walnuts, olives, cherries and stone fruit that support a farm-to-fork culinary scene across town. Visitors can start at the Lodi Wine Visitor Center for tastings, bottle purchases and educational exhibits, including a demonstration vineyard. Tasting-room options vary by atmosphere and preferred varietals.
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