California's most important appellation for old-vine Zinfandel, centred on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta east of San Francisco Bay. Lodi's unique combination of warm days, cool Delta breezes from San Francisco Bay, and deep, sandy-loam soils has allowed Zinfandel vines planted by Italian immigrants in the early 20th century to survive — some are over 120 years old. These pre-Prohibition plantings, many on their original roots, produce wines of extraordinary concentration and complexity. The appellation also grows excellent Petite Sirah, Cinsault, and Albariño from its diverse climate sub-zones.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | Excellent growing season with Delta cooling providing unusual freshness. Old-vine Zinfandel of extraordinary complexity. |
| 2020 | — | Good vintage despite some wildfire smoke impact. Old-vine concentration preserved through the heat. |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage — long, warm season with cool nights preserving acidity. Benchmark old-vine Zinfandel. |
| 2018 | — | Classic Lodi vintage with excellent old-vine concentration and ripe berry character. |
| 2017 | — | One of the decade's finest. Old-vine Zinfandel of remarkable depth and freshness. |