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Our
Vineyards
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Lodi
Situated in the heart of California at the confluence of
the Consumnes and Mokelumne Rivers, the Lodi/Woodbridge
region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm dry
summers, cool moist winters, and distinctive sandy soils
which makes for ideal growing conditions.
Grapes have always been a part of the local landscape,
growing wild along the riverbanks. The first vineyard was
established in 1850 and over the next century vineyards and
wineries began sprouting up throughout the Lodi region. In
1986 Lodi wines were recognized for their unique quality and
given a credibility boost when the Lodi Appellation
(American Viticulture Area) was approved.
The Stokes family has been growing premium wine grapes
since Bill senior planted his first vineyard in 1954. They
combine the best of tradition with the most modern advances
of science, technology, and sustainable viticulture
practices, preserving the land for generations to come.
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