Saturday, May 20, 2023
Wine tasting, guided seminars, entertainment, great food and more.
Saturday Event Info
Savor the region in an unforgettable way at the Lodi Wine Experience Grand Tasting at Lodi Lake. Explore a diverse selection of premium, Lodi-grown wines from 50+ wineries, refuel at food trucks, take in a guided wine seminar, relax lakeside to live music, and more!
11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Early Entrance (limited availability)
12:00-3:00 PM
General Admission
Tickets
MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
EVENT TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
Tickets are now on sale. All tickets include wine tasting (DD tickets excluded), access to food trucks, guided wine seminars, and entertainment, plus a wine glass.
VIP PACKAGE
$275 in advance (not available at gates)
Ticket includes one (1) Friday Signature Dinner at the Lake ticket, one (1) Saturday Grand Tasting Early Entrance ticket (11:00am-3:00pm), preferred seating at wine seminars (Saturday only, limited), swag bag (Saturday only), and exclusive front gate entrance (Saturday only). Only 100 tickets available.
EARLY ENTRANCE
$110 in advance (not available at the gate)
Ticket allows ticket holder to enter one hour early at 11:00am, before the general public. Only 500 tickets available.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$90 (may not be available at the gate)
Ticket allows ticket holder to enter at 12:00pm once gates have opened. Tickets are limited.
DESIGNATED DRIVER EARLY ENTRANCE
$30 (may not available at the gate)
Ticket allows ticket holder to enter one hour early at 11:00am, before the general public. Ticket does not include wine tasting. Tickets are limited.
DESIGNATED DRIVER GENERAL ADMISSION
$20 (may not be available at the gate)
Ticket allows ticket holder to enter at 12:00pm once gates have opened. Ticket does not include wine tasting. Tickets are limited.
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Wineries
ACQUIESCE WINERY
ANAYA VINEYARDS
BARSETTI VINEYARDS
BERGHOLD VINEYARDS
BOKISCH VINEYARDS
BURLINGTON CHANDLER WINE
CABANA WINERY
CHRISTOPHER CELLARS
CONSUMNES RIVER FARM
COVENANT WINERY
THE DANCING FOX
D’ART WINES
E2 FAMILY WINERY
FIELDS FAMILY WINES
GOODMILLS FAMILY WINERY
HARNEY LANE WINERY
HERITAGE OAK WINERY
HOUSLEY’S CENTURY OAK WINERY
INTERCOASTAL VINEYARDS
IRONSTONE VINEYARDS
JEREMY WINE CO.
KLINKER BRICK WINERY
LANGETWINS FAMILY WINERY & VINEYARDS
THE LUCAS WINERY
M2 WINES
MACCHIA
MALEY VINEYARDS
MARCHELLE WINES
MARKUS WINE CO.
MCCONNELL ESTATES WINERY
METTLER FAMILY VINEYARDS
MICHAEL DAVID WINERY
OAK FARM VINEYARDS
OAK RIDGE WINERY
ONE WAY WINERY
PELTIER WINERY
PERLEGOS FAMILY WINE CO.
PRIE
PURPLE CORDUROY
RESCUE DOG WINES
RIPPEY AT LODI VINTNERS
SCOTTO’S WINE & CIDER
SEIS SOLES WINE CO.
ST.AMANT WINERY
STAMA WINERY
Food Trucks
BANGIN’ BOWLS
South American and Caribbean-inspired bowls with fresh grilled meat and vegetables and loaded fries.
COUSIN’S MAINE LOBSTER
Offering the sweet, succulent taste of Maine lobster with rolls, tacos, tots, chowder, and more.
HEFTY GYROS
Mediterranean-inspired stuffed pitas, salads, falafel, hummus, fries, and more.
NASH & PROPER
Serving up Nashville-style fried chicken, sandwiches, tenders, slaw, and fries.
PARKS BARKS BBQ
Mouth-watering smoked meats, sandwiches, ribs, baked beans, slaw, and others.
Seminars
12:00 PM
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OLD VINES AND WHY THEY’RE A BIG DEAL
Greg La Follette, Marchelle Wines
Marchelle Bechthold Vineyard Cinsaut, Marchelle Jessie’s Grove Carignan, Marchelle Jessie’s Grove Zinfandel, Marchelle Lodi Family Cuvée
Stuart Spencer, St. Amant Winery with Jerry Fry, Mohr-Fry Vineyards
St. Amant Mohr-Fry Zinfandel, St. Amant Marian’s Vineyard Zinfandel, Lodi Native Marian’s Vineyard Zinfandel
1:00 PM
ROSÉ ALL DAY!
David Akiyoshi and Susana Vasquez, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards Aglianico Rosé and Nero d’Avola Rosé
Gianni Abate and Bryce Willingham, Peltier Winery
Pinot Noir Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Zante White Zinfandel
Sue Tipton and Christina Lopez, Acquiese Winery
Grenache Rosé and Cinsaut Rosé
Melinda Kearney, Lorenza
Rosé (Grenache/Carignan/Cinsaut/Mourvèdre)
2:00 PM
EAST VS. WEST SIDE ZINFANDELS
Layne Montgomery, m2 Wines
Soucie Vineyard, Schmiedt’s 1900 Block Chris Mora, Christopher Cellars Cherryhouse Vineyard, Stampede Vineyard Perlegos Wine Co., Jeff and John Perlegos
Stampede Vineyard
McCay Cellars
Bonnotto Vineyard, Lot 13 Vineyard
Know Before You Go
LOCATION
The Grand Tasting takes place on the north side of Lodi Lake Park.
PARKING
Complimentary parking is available at Jessie’s Grove Winery (1973 West Turner Road), between North Davis and North DeVries roads. Lot opens at 10:00am and closes at 4:00pm.
Complimentary shuttles to and from Lodi Lake will be provided from the parking area.
Complimentary accessible parking is available at Lodi Lake (1101 West Turner Road). Lot opens at 10:00am and closes at 4:00pm.
ATTIRE
Lodi Wine Experience is held outdoors at Lodi Lake Park. Upscale casual attire is recommended with an emphasis on comfortable shoes and sun protection.