Region: |
East Lodi |
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Locations: |
Vino Piazza, 12470 Locke Road
Lockeford, CA 95237
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Phone: |
(209) 727-3966 |
| Winemaker: |
Joe Posadas |
Tasting Room: |
Small |
Days/Hours: |
Friday thru Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00
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Parking: |
Large |
Picnic Facilities: |
Tables Available |
Red Wines: |
Tempranillo, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon |
White Wines: |
White Zinfandel, Chardonnay |
Production: |
450 cases per year
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The Winery:
This is a winery that has family at the heart of the entire operation. The winery is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Donna and Aurelio, winemaking duties are performed by son Joe, and the wine label art was designed by daughter, Rachel. The tasting room is warm and inviting with great local art on the walls and lots of genuine hospitality that is often missing from larger wineries.
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The Vineyards:
Winemaker Joe Posadas looks for the best local grapes that reflect the special terroir of the Lodi winegrowing region. To that end he purchases the winery's grapes from local vineyards.
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The Wines:
The winery opened in 2006 and the first crush of grapes they purchased were used to make a medium bodied, wonderfully flavorful Tempranillo. They also recently produced a Zinfandel that is almost a late harvest style, with some residual sugar but enough acidity to keep it from being too sweet. It ends with that great burst of flavor Lodi Zins are known for.
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The Winemaker:
The winemaking duties at La Vida Dulce are performed by son Joe Posadas. Joe is a graduate of Sacramento State University who discovered the art of winemaking after graduation.
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