Photo-memories from Lodi's 2025 Wine & Chocolate Weekend, proving to be more popular than ever!

Three gentlemen fearlessly dressed for the occasion at m2 Winery during Lodi's Wine & Chocolate Weekend.

The news, according to a local ABC correspondent, is that "Lodi's Wine and Chocolate Weekend events went on as planned, highlighting the wines the region has to offer."

This was plain as day throughout Saturday the 15th, as wine and chocolate lovers went from winery to winery to savor the local wares. It was quite the spectacle: From irresistibly cuddly 1-week old baby goats at Spenker Family Farm and laughing crowds taking selfies against a "Freakshow" backdrop at Michael David Winery, to gentlemen attired in bright red suits festooned with hearts at m2 Winery and rows of limousines at Berghold Vineyards, dropping off entire parties of celebrants, hopping out with hearts aflutter, anticipaing the taste of wines from barrels and bottles with, of course, lots and lots of chocolates.

Cuddly 1-week old kid at G.O.A.T. kissing booth at Lodi's Spenker Family Farm.

At the "Winemakers Toast" taking place the following Sunday at Wine & Roses Hotel, Lodi wine buffs enjoyed a more luxurious settling with a gourmet brunch. Said one Lodi producer, "It's really good to see, especially people going for a lot of sparkling wines made here in Lodi."

According to the ABC reporter:

At Wine & Roses more than 20 Lodi area wineries poured glasses and pitched sales at Sunday morning's Winemakers Toast ... "Shoot, if they were selling bottles here, I would take a bottle from every booth," said Turlock resident Kam Dhesi who visited Lodi for the event. "I mean, there's something I've found that I like at every place here."

Four enthusiastic young wine lovers at Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend's lavish "Winemakers Toast" at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Making mention of recent news about the American wine industry in general facing a "troubling [economic] downturn," ABC interviewed one of the visitors who drove an hour to enjoy the delectables at Wine & Roses Hotel:

"I wouldn't detect, based on this event, that there were any challenges in the winemaking community," said Maricella Flores of Mountain House, who traveled to Lodi for the toast. "I didn't know anything about that, so that's actually interesting."

In other words, for many wine lovers Lodi wines are better than ever—at least in terms of the only thing that counts, which is the pure pleasures that they give, stimulating both the mind and palate. That said, photo-memories of the past weekend...

Perlegos Family's Jeff Perlegos pouring his Sparkling Assytiko (made from the native Greek grape) at Sunday's Winemakers Toast.

Acquiesce winemaker/vineyard manager Christina Lopez (left) demonstrates how it's done at the Sunday Winemakers Toast.

Photo op at the Freakshow display at the world renowned Michael David Winery.

Wine and chocolate lovers during the Winemakers Toast brunch at the luxurious Wine & Roses Hotel.

Perch winemaker/owner Adam Saake wowing wine lovers with his handcraft wines at Lodi Crush during the Saturday events.

Delectable chocolate treats served at every stop during the entire Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend.

Homegrown Lodi wine lovers at Nostra Vita Family Winery.

Wine enthusiast savoring every scent and sip of handcrafted Lodi grown wine at Lodi Crush.

At one of the two impressively massive tasting room bars at Lodi's Berghold Vineyards.

Bone dry yet effusively fruit driven Woo Girls! brand rosé being poured at the Winemakers Toast and Sunday brunch.

Enjoying both the seriousness and joyfully fruit driven qualities of handcrafted Lodi grown wine during the Sunday brunch.

One of several limos lined up at Lodi's Berghold Vineyards winery all during the Saturday events.

Tasting Lodi wines straight from the barrel at Berghold Vineyards during the Saturday festivities.

Gang's all here at Lodi's Berghold Vineyards.

Widely followed wine influencers Samantha Capaldi (@samanthasommelier, Paige Comrie (@winewithpaige) and Kara Harms (@thewhimseysoul) taking a break at Lodi Crush during the Wine and Chocolate Weekend.

Wine lovers taking their leisure on the plush grounds of Lodi's Berghold Vineyards.

Longtime consumers contemplating Lodi wines during the lavish Sunday brunch at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Couples enjoying the perfect weather at m2 Winery during Saturday's Wine & Chocolate event.

Worldly, widely followed wine influencer Christy Nakada (@christyonthevine) with her partner Sean during the Sunday Winemakers Toast.

Couples celebrating both a birthday and Lodi's Wine & Chocolate Weekend at Berghold Vineyards.

Wine lovers enjoying both the vino and live music at Lodi Crush during the Saturday proceedings.

It's a family affair during Saturday's Wine & Chocolate celebration at Michael David Winery.

It's all about the wines and friendship at Lodi's Michael David Winery.

Ladies' day out at Nostra Vita Family Winery during Saturday's Wine & Chocolate celebration.

Making memories at Lodi's Berghold Vineyards.

Couple enjoying maraschino scented dry sparkler during Sunday's Winemakers Toast at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Spenker Family Farm co-owners Bettyann and Sarah Spenker greeting guests at the barn during Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend.

The Lucas Winery winemaker Eliza Hess personally pouring and talking about their prestigious handcraft wines during the Sunday brunch.

Wine lovers talking story and wines during the Sunday Winemakers Toast at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Kareen Wine co-owner/winemaker Rose Nemet presenting her exquisitely artisanal, natural style wines at Lodi Crush.

Thoroughly enjoying the romance and love during Lodi'w Wine & Chocolate Weekend at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Ladies seizing the day with style during Saturday's Wine & Chocolate events at m2 Winery.

Wine & Roses Hotel chef cooking up an amazing "mac 'n cheese" on the melting shell of an entire wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Love is in the air at the m2 Winery vineyard estate during Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend.

The convivial greeting at Nostra Vita Family Winery during Saturday's Wine & Chocolate celebration.

LangeTwins Family Winery's extraordinary head winemaker Susana Vasquez (right) with local grocery store owner Claudia Ruelas enjoying the luxurious brunch and homegrown wines during Sunday's Winemakers Toast.

Taking a moment to enjoy Lodi wines and live music in the intimate setting of Lodi Crush during the Saturday festivities.

Celebrating Lodi's Wine & Chocolate Weekend at Nostra Vita Family Winery.

Young wine lovers savoring the wide assortment of brunch nibbles during Sunday's Winemakers Toast at Wine & Roses Hotel.

Widely followed wine influencers Paige Comrie and Kara Harms loving the wines of Lodi's Woo Girls! during the Sunday celebration.

It's a wrap on another fun, adventurous Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend!