A Must-Visit in Lodi! My recent visit to Lucas Winery in Lodi was a truly exceptional experience! This multigenerational, family-owned boutique winery and tasting room is everything you look for: welcoming, friendly, and dedicated to crafting high-quality, memorable wines. The history here is incredible. They grow grapes from old-growth vines planted as far back as the 1920s, and you can taste the quality and tradition in every glass. Their commitment to excellence is clear, especially since all their grapes are still hand-picked. We loved seeing the ZinStar vineyard sign, established in 1933! A big shout-out to Noah, who made our visit even better with his knowledge and hospitality. If you go, I highly recommend trying their Cinsault—it was a standout! If you're looking for a special winery experience in Lodi, Lucas Winery is...
Read moreLovely winery in Lodi. Tasting is guided tour with 5 tastings that lasts about an hour. You start in the tasting room, then go outside to see the vineyard, then head to the barrel room, and finish in the tasting room. Great place to take people and learn about the history of wine in Lodi as this was one of the first wineries in the area and is still family-owned. Primarly Zinfandel-focused wines - tasting currently includes a chardonnary, a zinfandel rosé, two zinfandels, and a late harvest dessert zin. You get a glass to take home with you & they were willing to do a split tasting (one glass to be shared with...
Read moreCharming winery with shaded picnic tables in the front. We enjoyed each wine in the flight which was being offered. Very interesting also to learn about their certified organic farming practices. The pups had a great time too accompanying us in the tasting room and outside in the grass by the picnic table. SO nice to have a place to enjoy wine and excellent hospitality with our pups. (We did walk our pups before going to the winery so they were mellow and minding...
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