EDUCATION
Lodi
Summary:
Granted AVA status in 1986, this region grows over 100 different grape varietals
Location:
East of San Francisco, just West of the Sierra Foothills AVA
Climate:
Mediterranean
Soil:
Sandy, alluvial, clay
Popular Varietals:
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
Noteworthy:
The regions’ many rivers and breezes coming from the San Francisco Bay help to keep the region cooler than it normally would be