For decades, Lodi has carried an unfair label, thanks in part to “Stuck in Lodi.” But in her recent San Francisco Chronicle feature, Jess Lander makes the case that this region deserves far more attention than it gets. The San Francisco Chronicle Lodi wine story highlights what locals and longtime fans already know. Lodi is now California’s most diverse wine-growing region, home to 85 wineries, roughly 65 tasting rooms, and more than 130 grape varieties, with an experience that remains far more accessible than many better-known regions.
Lander also digs into why Lodi still struggles to get its due. The region has been hit hard by the statewide grape surplus. Lodi alone has removed 8,000 acres, about 10%. Lodi’s long relationship with corporate wine has also shaped everything from grape pricing to national perception. That dynamic makes it harder for boutique producers to break through, even as quality continues to rise.
Acquiesce is included as part of that evolving story and is recognized for helping pioneer white wines in Lodi. Our founder, Sue Tipton, puts the region’s biggest hurdle plainly: awareness.
