Letters from Lodi
An insightful and objective look at viticulture and winemaking from the Lodi
Appellation and the growers and vintners behind these crafts. Told from the
perspective of multi-award winning wine journalist, Randy Caparoso.
Memories of The First Sip 2011
Jessie's Grove winery, November 2011
Another First Sip in Lodi has come and gone! There were some memorable moments, during this annual harvest celebration this past November 12-13, when wine lovers can go around visiting over 40 of Lodi’s finest vignerons and taste unbottled samples of their latest vintages — including just picked 2011s.
Born and raised here in the Delta, Dee Yates of Dee Yates Photography has always had a keen eye and natural feel for Lodi’s wine country. Below is a photographic accounting by Ms. Yates, mixed in with shots taken by lodiwine.com (Yates’ artistic expessions identified by her signature). Good times at…
Winemaker Chad Joseph
Winegrower Gregg Lewis
Grower Bob Lauchland, winemaker Michael McCay
Winemaker Sue Ripken
Dee Yates, photographer
Happy sippin’ from Lodi Wine Country!