Borra Vineyards — Making More Than Zinfandel in Lodi
As the folks at Borra Vineyards put it, “Yeah. We make nice Zin. But there’s more to Lodi than Zinfandel.” It’s a good thing to remember, actually, to always keep an open mind with regard to wine and...
View ArticleMokelumne Glen Vineyards — Meet the Winemakers
Mokelumne Glen Vineyards in Lodi is home to over 40 German and Austrian grape varieties. Even though commercial wine production ceased at MGV in 2009, wine is continuing to be produced by a group of...
View Article#LodiLive Summer White Wine Tasting
If you're like many people you think of Lodi as red wine country and Zinfandel country in particular. And while it is true the majority of wine grape production in Lodi is red, there is quite a variety...
View ArticleMarkus Niggli’s White Wine Vision: Markus Wine Co.
It began 15 years ago with a white wine Markus Niggli tasted when visiting his native Switzerland. It was a Kerner blend that had been aged in oak and it was unlike anything he had ever tasted. Markus...
View Article2012 Borra Vineyards Old Vine Barbera: remembering their beginning
Borra Vineyards does not bottle Barbera as a varietal wine every year, but clearly the variety is special to Steve Borra. It was the first wine Borra bottled when he established his winery in 1975....
View ArticleNew White Wines from Markus Wine Co. and Borra Vineyards: Ready for summer...
When Markus Niggli talks about his wines, you need to be prepared to pay close attention. He will recite harvest dates, º Brix, pH and TA levels so quickly it will make your head spin. His enthusiasm...
View ArticleMokelumne Glen Vineyards: What’s New in Winemaking
If you are at all familiar with what is happening in the Lodi wine world, you have probably heard of Mokelumne Glen Vineyards. If you are a fan of German and Austrian wine varieties, then you most...
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