Oak Ridge Winery — Attraction in Lodi

Two words: wine slushies! 🥰

I have enjoyed OZV Zinfandel (from the grocery store, on sale). As a total fan, I looked forward to visiting for years. Covid put a big hold on that but FINALLY! We arrived and enjoyed our time here. It wasn’t uppity or pretentious (have you been to Napa? You know what I mean…I didn’t need to wear my pearls or do my hair up). After seeing others brown bag it, I went out and made lunch in our RV: a plate of meats, cheeses, cut apples, dark chocolate squares and almonds with a loaf of French bread (are you writing this down?) We each did a tasting AND a slushie for desert. That wine slushie on a 95 degree day was heavenly. The wine club is a great deal. We are headed back to pickup our wine club. Shipping is cheaper than gas but hey, we...

Cara was working when we stopped in to this winery; very friendly. We found it after stopping at one of the large ones down the road, and realizing we couldn't bring our own food onto their lawn, we moved on. Thankfully to something not bigger, but totally better. So, we arrived at Oak Ridge, purchased a bottle of wine, and sat down with our pre-purchased sandwiches on their adorable patio while sharing food and smiles over a delicious bottle of 2017 Old Soul Zin. Four friends and good weather with a perfect setting to enjoy the day!! Thank you Oak Ridge! This will be our first...

Split two tastings early on a Saturday. Had a great time. Tasting experience was the perfect blend of guided and self directed - staff was on hand to answer questions or provide a helpful anecdote, without being overbearing or trying to give a Wine 101 lecture. Stand out for us was the Vintner's Fumé. Easily accessible by bike from Lodi proper - wide, paved shoulder on the whole route. No racks, but easy to find a spot out of the way to...