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Journeys of Discovery: Culinary star crafts farm-fresh cuisine in Lodi

12/02/2019

Chef Bradley Ogden’s stellar career includes more than fifteen international culinary awards including 2004 Restaurant of the Year for his Bradley Ogden at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas, and “Best California Chef” bestowed by the James Beard Foundation. Even though Ogden remains involved in the management of Marin’s Lark Creek Inn and One Market Street in San Francisco, Ogden is now based in Lodi, where he is culinary director at Wine & Roses Inn and Resort.

Journeys of Discovery: Growing organic Zinfandel at Lodi’s Lucas Winery

11/26/2019

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with David Lucas, founder of Lucas Winery in Lodi, California. Lucas started the winery with his wife Heather in 1978, when there were only three other wineries in the entire AVA. Today there are more than 90 wineries in the region, but Lucas Winery has a unique niche, as they farm the oldest head-pruned Zinfandel vines in North America.

Journeys of Discovery: It’s “Freakshow” time at Lodi’s Michael David Winery

11/21/2019

The Phillips family homesteaded in Lodi, California shortly after the conclusion of the Civil War. Fruits, vegetables and grapes were staple family crops for decades. The Phillips' roadside fresh produce stand remains a Lodi destination, but its shelves and bins are equally weighted with the family’s wines.

Tempranillo Wines to Try in Lodi

11/15/2019

Celebrate International Tempranillo Day, or any day for that matter, at one of the following 13 Lodi wineries!

Journeys of Discovery: Iberian varieties at Lodi’s Bokisch Vineyards

11/14/2019

Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Lodi, California, where he visits with Markus and Liz Bokisch at Bokisch Vineyards.

Summer Time Beers

08/23/2019

Beer, like wine can be seasonal. Just as one might turn to lighter-bodied, chilled wines when the mercury peaks in August and September, there are “summertime” beers.

Visit the Zinfandel Capital of the World by Train

08/16/2019

The Amtrak San Joaquins is perfect for traveling to Lodi wine country, as it makes the ideal designated driver for a day full of wine tasting.

Wine 101: Ten Wine Words to Know

05/23/2019

Like any most passionate pursuits, wine has a language all its own. If you’ve ever walked into a tasting room, or talked with wine enthusiast, then you know it can make one a little uncomfortable to hear unfamiliar words bandied about. The wine industry has hundreds of them!