Mother Nature provided a generous crop that ripened early in the
Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA), one of the first recognized
winegrowing appellations in California. Unusually dry conditions
allowed for natural canopy control, resulting in gentle ripening and
concentrated fruit expression. Warm days were tempered by cool
breezes from the San Joaquin Delta, allowing grapes to reach full
maturity, yielding a well-balanced, fruit-expressive vintage.