It is possible we’ve spent more time in the kitchen than any other room this year. Good food + great wine = our happy place. These are easy things to find joy in and having more of both in our lives is one positive outcome of 2020. Between the extra time at home, the desire to create, and our love for serving others, our family and friends are enjoying the trend! We now carry a growing assortment of curated cookbooks in our Tasting Room that serve as a constant source of inspiration. Our team has…
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[metaslider id=”5996″] A Time to Be Grateful These days, we constantly remind ourselves that we have much to be grateful for. Practicing daily gratitude brings those positive sentiments to the forefront. As Thanksgiving approaches, we count our amazing team, good health, our fruitful vineyards and our strong family history among the things we are grateful for. Most importantly, we are grateful for you – Wine:30 members, fans, Lodi wine lovers, and anyone who has supported us with a purchase or a kind word over the past year. It hasn’t been without challenge or frustration, but…
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As fifth generation farmers, we are surrounded by acres and acres of wine grapes. But, we also have a little secret. Out behind Kathy’s house, where Great-grandma and grandpa once lived, and right next to our workshop, we have a hidden arbor that boasts a tasty collection of table grapes. Entwined in the structure built around our well pump are Black Monukka, Flame Seedless, Thompson Seedless and Orange Muscat grapes. We love the variety of flavors that can be sampled in this small, tucked away spot on the ranch. Known to insiders only, they tend…
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We are deep into the summer season and that means fruit. Lots and lots of fruit! The fig tree in Kathy’s yard is bursting at the seams and bins are full of grapes at every stage of California wine harvest. From fresh to fermenting, the beautiful aromas of Harney Lane harvest fill the air. Our white wine grapes have already been picked and processed, while this coming week welcomes more Lizzy James Zinfandel and our Home Ranch Primitivo. With so much going on around us, beyond the whirlwind of harvest, we are savoring the small…
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A fruit-forward, aromatic wine, Albariño is bursting with zesty citrus and floral notes, pleasant acidity and a hint of salt that make it a friend to seafood. Since the season for outdoor living has arrived, we’re more than ready to enjoy this California standard: grilled fish tacos! Generously seasoned grilled white fish, in combination with the limy crunch of cilantro slaw, brings out the best flavors Albariño has to offer. These easy tacos are quick to pull together, but can be dressed to impress with a variety of accoutrements, including a delicious drizzle of smoky…
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