With all of the wineries in Lodi, it can be a difficult decision where to stop in at! We visited…read moreStonum Vineyards a few weekends ago and were delighted with the rustic yet charming ambiance of the winery. We were quickly greeted by the friendly female hostess who offered us either indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit indoors to enjoy our tastings of both whites & reds . Normally I prefer reds however in the summer I enjoy a crisp Sauvangion Blanc or even a nice Rose. If you purchase a bottle your tasting fee is waived which is always a great deal. We enjoyed ourselves so much we returned for the Alpine Block party event which included tastings at Stonum Vineyards and two other nearby wineries. This fun filled evening included live music, food trucks, and the Lodi Wine trolley shuttling you back & forth between the wineries. Definitely a good time! I highly recommend Stonum Vineyards & Tasting Room for great wine, friendly service and well coordinated, entertaining events.

I have been trying to get to this place for a long time and finally I was able to make time to get…read morethere. I had driven by many times and it seemed like an appointment only place but I guess now they have enough staffing to open up the hours and days of the week. First, their reputation has always been very good. They've had some recognition from some reputable wine sources so I had very high expectations for the wine. In, short, the wines were very good. They had a nice selection from rose to the more Lodi styled red wines. I really did enjoy all the wines and the price point seems fair. I guess I was kinda hoping to meet the winemaker, learn more about their vineyards and purpose for growing certain varietals. When you get wine with a story it makes the experience that much more enjoyable. I really like this place and I'm hoping to make a stronger connection with the business since I consider myself an advocate for Lodi wines since my hobby is to compare our wines with the best out in the other regions of CA. Pretty heavy competition but so far Lodi is more than able to compete with certain types of wines aka Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Syrah and occasionally Cabernet.

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but this experience truly deserves it. Every time…read morewe visit Calivirgin Winery in Lodi, we always hope Rachelle is there--and that alone says a lot. She has a way of making each visit feel special without trying too hard. She's welcoming, genuine, and incredibly knowledgeable, but never overwhelming. Instead, she creates a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer and come back again. What really sets her apart is her consistency. It's not just one great visit--every time we've been there, she's gone above and beyond with the same positive energy and attention to detail. Because of her, this winery has become our go-to spot. I even celebrated my 50th birthday here, and it was such a memorable experience. All of my guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing Rachelle was--everyone felt taken care of, comfortable, and truly impressed with the service. The winery itself is beautiful, accommodating, and perfect for gatherings, which made the celebration even better. On top of that, the entire team at Calivirgin is fantastic. Everyone we've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming, which really adds to the overall experience. The wine is excellent, the setting is great, and the people are what truly make this place stand out for us. We'll absolutely keep coming back, and a big reason for that is Rachelle.

Sunday, 7/26/26 @ 3pmish. What's more important... sweeping…read moreup popcorn -- or -- acknowledging the customers (waiting at the 'Wait to be seated' sign)??? We stood 6+ people deep line of customers waiting to be acknowledged. There were a lot of other employees working... walking past us and chilling. I guess front desk was not a priority to have multiple people covering or filling in. I finally just asked if we could seat ourselves, which i was told I could go to bars. We ultimately had a good time and Sophia was good to us at the bar. As a student & ptomoter of "efficiency" & "customer service", i would love to impart some wisdom in these areas, to help your business thrive. Good & tasty products!

We had a very pleasurable visit to this winery and tasting room. A bit remote it is worth the time…read moreto visit. The grounds, buildings and tasting room are beautiful, a sophisticated rustic cabin appeal with manicured landscaping and a craftsman style main building. We stood at the main tasting bar to try four wines. The Chardonnay and especially fhe old vine Zinfandel stood out as excellent to us and we ended up getting some bottles. As there weren't many folks doing a tasting on a weekday we got VIP treatment and had a deljghtful conversation, and education about the wines, from the person pouring for us. We really enjoyed our stay and the surroundings made it extra nice. Compared to the hype of Napa and Sonoma this winery and others in the Lodi area are down to earth and affordable in comparison, especially for tastings. This place very much is worth a visit. Sitting outside to sip a bottle must be delightful too.

The place was beautiful our tour guide was amazing Travan not sure if this is the correct spelling…read morebut he was knowledgeable about the place he was super nice to all of us. Treated us with respect and kindness the whole time we were there, this would be our first time going there. But the two ladies behind the bar !wow! talk about purposely making you feel unwelcome, giving us side eyes... like if they were above us. I didn't like or appreciate that kind of attitude towards ANYONE this is a business there are certain protocols that need to be followed, regardless. We weren't being disrespectful or loud! In my family We are taught very early on to be very RESPECTFUL. Anyways, I put my feelings aside and I didn't let the two females ruin MY day. We had a wonderful time, Because we chose to dust off the bad vibes. And make it a memorable day with my sisters and friends. I probably will be going somewhere else, the next time I want to do wine tasting again. IMPROVE; I would say maybe a lesson in bedside manners for the 2 ladies behind the counter. We too have all color friends. And welcome them with open arms. * I do want to say to our tour guide T you were so kind on Saturday. Thank you!

I visited Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA [4580 W Hwy 12] on Tuesday, 07/07/26, around 12:45 PM…read more I proceeded to head to the wine bar area for the wine tasting. I tried a variety of flavors such as: - 2025 Michael David Rosé (top favorite) - 2023 Inkblot Cabernet Franc - 2023 Red Freakshow Red Wine - 2024 Earthquake Zinfandel - 2022 Zinfandel Lust (top favorite) Ashley served a good handful of individuals, including myself. She was truly so knowledgeable about the wines and super hospitable as well. I appreciated her warm, amiable disposition. It truly made one of the greatest highlights during this visit. I decided to explore around the property. It was beyond gorgeous with beautiful decorations, blooming plants, water fountains + ponds, and so much more. The space was so inviting, it was a great atmosphere, especially for a date or to hang out with friends. Overall, I was amazed by the tasty, house-made wines and dazzling ambiance. I highly recommend stopping by.

Michael David Winery is a great place for multiple reasons. They have great wines and wine tasting…read moreis a reasonable $15 per person. They have a restaurant on premise that serves great farm to Fork meals. Everything is delicious but I highly recommend the chicken tortilla soup. One of the best I've ever had. The service is also excellent. In addition, on the outside patios on weekends they have a pizza oven and you can get fresh pizza. They also have food to go, and their pies are legendary Of course, they have a wine club which we have been members of for several years now and that's always a great deal if you like wines on a regular basis. Parking is phenomenal as they have a large area for parking. This is a great place to come for a party such as a birthday party or to meet friends and just hang out for the day.

Came in on a Friday afternoon for a tasting, my best friend is a member and was so excited to show…read moreme this place! The vibes are perfection, cozy seating, indoor outdoor vibes, and friendly service! We enjoyed our tasting so much we ended up coming back the next day for the Zin-Lab experience. Truly cannot recommend this enough! Make your own bottle of wine but blending and tasting like a scientist! It was SO fun!

Met friends for a wine tasting. They are members so our tasting was comped. Very friendly team and…read morecomfortable tasting room. We were treated to a blend wine their wine master is considering. My wife loved the blend...not too sweet...not to tart...just right. They also have a program called ZIN Lab where you can create your own special blend and bottle with custom labels. Not usually a fan of "Box" wines but their "Screw Corkscrews" box is good and was on special...so we had to import a box back home. Jeremy earned their five star rating because there is nothing they could have done better, great facility, great staff and great wine, great experience.

It's on a hill and you can see the vineyards, ambience 100. Great wine, rosado being my favorite…read morejust a relaxing place to sip some wine and listen to music if the band is playing but if not it's still a great place to unwind with wine. Always good service and attentive.

I came in this past Friday, not knowing what I was getting Into .. it was quite the drive coming…read morefrom Stockton. However, once I arrived the scenery was so beautiful the Staff was AMAZING soooo welcoming and kind!! I was assisted by a Young Man in the tasting room I believe the Name was Joshua or Justin (My apology I cant remember). He stated he was the lead or manager in the tasting room and he was beyond kind and friendly very knowledgeable made my Friday afternoon a pleasure to have popped in. This is such a hidden Gem if you ask me I loved it so much I joined the wine club!!

Pondl is so awesome we come every time we are in Lodi. The atmosphere is so welcoming and they are…read moredog friendly (huge bonus). The owner is so sweet and knowledgeable about the wines. We came and tried the seasonal pumpkin spice sangria and I highly recommend!! We ended up going home with three bottles (the fella which is a zin, the winemaker, and the garciano) which were honestly a great deal since the tasting fee (8 dollars) is waived with a bottle purchase. We had so much fun and will be back!!!! THEY ARE DOING TASTINGS in case anyone was wondering!

Don't walk. RUN to Pondl. Not a not because the wine is delicious but you need to need David. He's…read morethe owner and he IS what YOU need for a wine tasting experience. Not only does he serve but he SERVES. The cute wine glasses and prompt service will keep you coming back. We learned about his family and he tells the best stories. Definitely will be back soon.

Love, love, loved this winery! The wine was delicious, even bought a bottle. My favorite was the…read more2019 Reserve Temptanillo! Check on the secret behind the dark chocolate ! Loved sitting under the grape vines on the patio! Would definitely go back. Even found some educators who shared their knowledge of the wine. Good service as well.

My best friend and I love to get together and check out the wineries in Lodi. For this week's trip…read morewe wanted to visit Van Ruiten! We found out about Van Ruiten while attending the 2026 Lodi Grape Festival. The owner was so friendly and was pouring their new Sparkling Rose and Blanc De Blanc. When we arrived at the winery, they had a good amount of people inside and outside but there was still plenty of seating for either option. The interior is lovely with a beautiful scenic painting on the left wall. They sell cute Knickknacks for your home as well. We ordered a bottle of the sparkling Rose and set out on the patio to enjoy some bubbles under the shade. I love the way they have the vines growing above you in the patio area, it was so beautiful. There was a family having a picnic, so it appears to be perfect for large groups as well. Overall It was a nice experience and will for sure be back again. Would love to see them add a brut to the collection and maybe offer a sparkling wine tasting flight as they only offer a still wine tasting currently.

This lovely family owned winery off of the 99 with the barrel is absolutely amazing Denise,…read moreBrock,and Pops are all amazing. if you wanna go to a winery where you feel at home, this is it!!. Check them out they're so wonderful. The ambience there is Dimly lit great place for date, solo dAte, girls night, and a wine day It's amazing and the service is impeccable. They truly bring the love!!!!

People do not pass this winery up or you wouldn't know what you're missing. First it's in town…read moresurround by warehouses. Small family owned. But the place makes you feel like your tasting wine at a friends home. The son bought the place and is the wine maker. Mom and Dad work the tasting room. Tasting fee is only $10 to try 4 differ wines. And they wave the $10 if you buy a bottle the two of us bought 4 bottles and I didn't see any wine over $28. Remember the building is in where other warehouses are. Try them I don't think you will be disappointed. 10stars!!!!

Spent a beautiful afternoon at Viaggio with our besties, lounging on the grass and sipping our…read morefavorite Peach Mango duh! The main lawn area was closed off for a wedding starting at 4:30 PM, so we set up on the extended grass section to the left. We brought a mat to relax on and a deck of cards, which turned into some pretty competitive games of Speed. For food, we ordered 2 dozen oysters and a pepperoni pizza with added jalapeños. We specifically mentioned NO pineapple due to my partner's allergy. After finishing our oysters, our pizza was finally ready... and guess what? It had pineapple on it. Thankfully, we checked before taking it back to our area. The staff remade it correctly, and about 30 minutes later we got the jalapeño pizza we originally ordered. It was absolutely delicious! One more little hiccup: after opening my tab, the staff member forgot to return my ID. I didn't realize it until I was already back in Elk Grove, so I had to make the trip back to pick it up. Despite those mishaps, Viaggio is always a vibe. Great selection of wine, plenty of space to relax, and tons of cute photo opportunities. We'll definitely be back more often .. just like old times! Cheers!

The food is just so, so. The service leaves a lot to be desired. It took an hour to get our food,…read moreand each one in our party was served at separate times. We were the only people there at 11:00 when they opened. A bus load of students arrived after we ordered, and it seems we were just dismissed after that. We had booked our wedding for next summer, but had to cancel due to our losing faith in the management. We did not expect a full refund, but because it was over a year away, we felt it would show good business to at least refund half of our deposit. To this day we haven't received so much as a phone call from owners, or management.