Listen, do you hear that? Neither does that rodent about to fall prey to that fast-approaching barn owl. It was this stealthy observation that inspired Tom Hoffman to build himself some owl boxes and put them up all around his family’s fourth-generation vineyard. You see, rodents... (Or, how Lodi came to grow the largest collection of German varietals outside Deutschland.) One sip of Riesling in Mainz was all it took to hook Bob Koth into thinking he could grow German varietals back home in Lodi. Of course, everyone thought he was nuts…The Legend of
Owl Box TomThe True Story of the Crazy Man in Der Weinberg
Our Growers & Winemakers
From multi-generational growers to new wave winemakers; what sets Lodi apart are the people. A rising tide lifts all boats is the motto around here, where knowledge flows freely and a helping hand is always at the ready – even if only to pour you another great sampling of a fine Lodi wine.