Valentine’s
Day is a time of love and a time to share with your loved one. And it is a time to fall in love with the
wines of Lodi at the exciting Wine and Chocolate Weekend in nearby Lodi Wine County February 10-11.
Over 50 wineries will open their tasting rooms and are waiting to spoil your
taste buds with handcrafted Lodi wines and decadent chocolates. Check the website for
a list of participating wineries.
Lodi
is a wonderful jewel in California’s wine regions. Many of the wineries are
extensions of the wine growers that have been growing grapes in this region for
many decades. As you travel through this area you are taken back to rural
agricultural California. Here you will find Zinfandel grapes growing on vines
that are over 100 years old and younger vines of Cabernet, Chardonnay, and a
wide range of Spanish and Italian varietals. The location is ideal for wine
grapes with plenty of sun and the cooling influences of the delta.
During
the Wine and Chocolate Weekend, Lodi appellation wineries will please your
palate, pairing hand-crafted wines with an assortment of decadent chocolate
treats. Travel from winery to winery while you enjoy the winery’s hosted
activities such as wine and chocolate pairings, live music, barrel tasting,
cellar tours and more. Meet the local vintners and growers as they share the
wine and hospitality that makes Lodi Wine Country California’s newest fine wine
region! And be sure to taste some of the medal winning wines from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition.
Tickets,
good for both days of the event, are $55 in advance or $65 at the door of any
participating winery, and complimentary for designated drivers. A commemorative
wine glass, a chocolate treat from Brix Chocolate, event map/guide and
admission to participating wineries is included. Hours for the event are 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, we’ve hidden
more than 100 prizes including one “Golden Ticket” – good for a Lodi Wine
Country getaway for two – within your complimentary chocolate treats from
sponsor BRIX Chocolate so be to check upon receipt. You just might be a winner!
For more info:
- Wine and Chocolate Weekend
- Tickets for Wine & Chocolate Weekend
- Participating Wineries
- Lodi Winegrape Commission