Excerpted From: S.F. Chronicle
The Best Tasting Rooms in One of California’s Most Overlooked Wine Regions
by Jess Lander | January 12, 2026
Acquiesce is highlighted in the S.F. Chronicle’s recent guide to Lodi tasting rooms, exploring a region shaped by people, place, and thoughtful winemaking.
Jess Lander’s recent San Francisco Chronicle guide to Lodi tasting rooms captures something longtime visitors often sense right away: this is a region shaped by people who are still closely connected to the land and the wine they make. Lodi remains relaxed and approachable, but beneath that ease is a depth of experience and diversity that’s easy to underestimate. Acquiesce is very much a reflection of that kind of Lodi.
Acquiesce was founded in 2008 with a clear focus—white wines, and only white wines—at a time when that choice felt unconventional in Lodi. The decision was rooted in an understanding of the region’s climate, particularly the contrast between warm days and cool nights that helps preserve natural acidity in the vineyard. That balance allows white Rhône varieties like Picpoul Blanc, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc to express freshness and structure here. Bourboulenc, now gaining wider attention, was first planted in the U.S. right here at Acquiesce.
For a broader look at the region and the other tasting rooms highlighted, Jess Lander’s full San Francisco Chronicle article offers a thoughtful snapshot of Lodi as it is today.
