Old vine in Zinfandel in bloom, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #zinfandel

Old vine and faucet, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #oldvines #randycaparosophotography

Old vine Carignan beginning to flower, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #Carignan #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #randycaparosophotography

First of the season's bloom, old vine Zinfandel. #zinfandel #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #randycaparosophotography

Vintage GMC in vineyard. #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #randycaparosophotography

Ancient vine Cinsaut, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #cinsault #cinsaut #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #ownrooted #randycaparosophotography #ancientvines #oldvines

Hollowed trunk of Zinfandel over 100 years old, Mokelumne River Lodi-AVA. #LodiWine #lodiwinecountry #zinfandel #oldvines #ancientvines #randycaparosophotography

As the spring days warm up, it's a perfect time for barbecue such as winemaker/grower Mike McCay's dry rubbed spiced baby back pork ribs (https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Michael-McCay-talks-baby-backs). Re his recipe for barrel smoking and why he thinks Lodi grown Grenache and old vine Carignan are perfect for these ribs, learned from old-time Lodi grape farmers. #barbecue #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #grenache #carignan

"Small vine" Graciano in spring, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography #bokischwine #Graciano

Red barn on west side of Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #LodiWineCountry #LodiWine #randycaparosophotography

A Lodi Barbera is awarded Best of Show at the 2025 California State Fair (re https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/On-St--Amant-Barbera-s-Best-of-Show--what-happens-in-wine-competitions-and-age-old-thoughts-on-wine-appreciation), other Lodi grown gold medalists and what really happens during the professional wine judging process. #californiastatefairwinecompetition #californiastatefair #stamantwine #californiawine #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry

Rose in ancient vine Zinfandel block, Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #oldvines #ancientvines #zinfandel #randycaparosophotography

Train running through Jahant-Lodi appellation. #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography

Ancient (middle) and old vine interplanting of Zinfandel, east side of Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #oldvines #zinfandel #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography

J.C. Kakel Ranch, Lodi, 1922. #LodiWine #LodiWineCountry

Another first for Lodi, and a first for America! Re the release of a sleek and contemporary champagne method sparkler crafted from authentic Spanish cava grapes: https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/Exciting-first-for-the-American-wine-industry-Bokisch-s-Lo-Xalet-Cava--champagne-style-sparkler--crafted-from-authentic-Spanish-grapes
#LodiWine #LodiWineCountry #sparklingwine #champagne #bokischwine #parellada #xarello #macabeu

Old vine Zinfandel in April, Clements Hills-Lodi AVA. #zinfandel #oldvines #ownrooted #lodiwine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography

Today's post is on the new, groundbreaking, crossover Cerasuolo inspired rosé already rocking the Lodi wine scene called Kirschenbloom. Visit https://www.lodiwine.com/blog/A-new-Cerasuolo-inspired-ros--is-already-rocking-the-Lodi-wine-scene to read all about this amazing wine.
#lodiwine #LodiWineCountry #sandlands #zinfandel #cinsaut #cerasuolo #ownrooted

Break of day, vertical cordon trained Zinfandel, Mokelumne River-Lodi appellation. #zinfandel #oldvines #lodiwine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography

Dawn's early light, hillside old vine Zinfandel block, Clements Hills-Lodi AVA. #zinfandel #oldvines #ownrooted #lodiwine #LodiWineCountry #randycaparosophotography