Lodi makes about 24% of the wine produced in California. On Twitter, @BrixChix_xan says “75 wine grapes are grown in Lodi and Lodi is leading producer of chardonnay, pinot grigio and Sauv Blanc in state of CA.” @Lodi_Wine tells us that “Lodi grows some 20-30 different white wine grapes.” @LusciousLushes chimes in, “There are some GORGEOUS whites in Lodi, Particularly Rhone & Iberian styles.” @50StatesOfWine recommends, “ if you like the whites and reds of @Lodi-Wine, check out the rosés, amazing!” @WineJulia agrees, “Yes, Lodi is NOT just red wine country. #lodisummerwhites.” @CharlesComm informed us that “Of 300+ Lodi farmers, roughly 50-75 are at least 3rd generation winegrape growers.”
Twitter user @MsPullThatCork noted during the tasting event - with tongue in cheek - that “Sue Tipton is new to Lodi, only 14 years ago!” On the wine, @norcalwines tweeted, “Intense, pretty nose: peach skin, honeysuckle, green tea.” From @dvinewinetime we hear of “sweet pineapple; peach & rose petals. lemon; grapefruit & honey.” @pullthatcork loved the Viognier's “ huge orange blossom flavor,” while @cellarmistress found the “Tangerine flavor very prevalent! Very Summertime-like!”
A nice healthy glow shows in the beautiful clear bottle. Aromas of ripe yellow peaches and apricots mix with a floral note to produce an absolutely lovely nose. Nice minerals - and plenty of them - are set off in a citrus orange peel scent. The palate shows a bit more of the citrus - mandarin orange and lemon zest - with a fresh acidity that refreshes but doesn't overwhelm. The whole cluster pressing of the grapes shows nicely in the slight herbal element. The wine finishes with a lemon zing.
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