2017 Harvest News

Lodi Winegrape Commission's Stuart Spencer, of St. Amant Winery, says crop levels are light to average across the appellation, the result of an unusual weather year, with an extremely wet winter and spring. He and other vintners expect harvest will be in full swing by mid-August. “Quality at this point looks pretty good,” he says.

Stuart Spencer will again be at the American Wine Society Conference this year.  He does a fantastic job with presentations and will keep you engaged.  Take up one of his tasting sessions if you can. 

Why am I providing you with Lodi region harvest news?  This is where the grapes are sourced from and these reports help with your decision making for 2017 harvest.  Click here  if your interested in learning about Wine Making.

This year the feedback has been for us to make make a new blend.  

Barrel One:  1/3 Zinfandel. 1/3 Petite Sirah, 1/3 Petite Verdot

Barre; Two:  still open for discussion... what would you like to make?  Send me your ideas.