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!

They had a booth at the Farmers Market in Tracy and I was able to try some of their extra virgin…read moreolive oil - verdict: Very Good! The guy behind the booth, I believe was the owner and he was explaining that their olive oil is custom pressed from their 100-year-old manzanillo olive trees which gives it a unique flavor, he also explained that the trees are dry farmed which contributed to the flavor too. If you like extra virgin oilve oil - try a bottle! You can purchase it on their website.

I'm writing this review in hopes the owners fix their costumer service. I received some of their…read moreolive oil as a gift back around Christmas and I absolutely loved their product! I'm from LA but have family in Sacramento, I saw on their website/ alongside google they were located in Lodi and that they were open. I decided to give them a call because of the long drive, the lady I spoke to said they had a private event the day I called and asked if I come over Monday or Tuesday which was really preferred for her. I agreed and went on Tuesday. When I arrived the place was very hard to locate. There is no sign or anything, it seems to be a private house. I called the number provided on their website and spoke to the lady again and she said they aren't open to the public and that they only accept cash and wanted me to leave it under the mat. Then why tell me to come Tuesday and that it was preferred to you?? She then said she would give me a call back to let me know if anyone else is there to help me. She never called me back, I gave her a few calls trying to reach her and it seems like she blocked me or is refusing to answer my calls Is that how you treat costumers? I normally don't write reviews but this was the worse experience I've had. I drove 45 mins plus for nothing and just to gain this experience. Do not tell your costumers to come on a day where you aren't even present and then GHOST them. You lost my business along side multiple family members and friends. I hope you fix this problem and fix your website so it doesn't give FALSE information to future costumers. Please fix yourselves and this problem.

A friend of mine had me try this olive oil. It's the best of the central valley! Can't go wrong…read morewith cold pressed 100% extra virgin. They are a small family business and the owners are real friendly. I wont go anywhere else for my olive oil!

Was talking with a local bakery owner and she recommended this spot for local gourmet gifts. I was…read morenot disappointed by the friendly staff, awesome selection, and great prices. The day I was there, one of their suppliers dropped off some freshly baked sourdough loaves, still hot from the oven. There were also containers of locally baked cookies being sold near the register, which I regretted not buying during my drive back to the Bay! Plenty of jarred oils, spices, and sauces too. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. Maybe they'll have those cookies again!

Stopped in here this afternoon and what a lovely and unique little store this is! So many adorable,…read moreuseful, and tasty things! Very big kitchen area full of essentials and really cool gadgets, lots of olive oil and spices, home decor, they even have a small display full of things for you fur babies. The owner is lovely and answered all of our questions with a smile. Picked up a few things but I will definitely be coming back to see what new things come in in the fall/winter!

Pros: - EVERYTHING! This place is killing it…read more - cheese stop before Lodi wine tasting, YES PLS - cheese stop before homemade grilled cheese, DUH - they have events and classes - partake in Lodi farmers market and street fares - beyond nice and happy staff who is very well educated on their cheeses - monthly cheese highlights - active in social media to highlight cheeses - in downtown Lodi near other great eateries and bars **I honestly don't want to stop talking about it** Room for improvement: - more Asian, Indian and Spanish cooking classes Overall: don't miss out on this true gem of Lodi, this is what small town businesses should strive to be like

After a day of winetasting and lunching out, we just wanted to go back to our room and relax…read more But first we wanted to pick up a snack for later. Lodi delis all seem to close around 3:00 PM. But we had passed Cheese Central the other day, and it was open till 6. I asked the ladies behind the counter if they did sandwiches, which they didn't. But I noticed they had a display of sausages and pates. Suddenly Riley appeared. He asked me what sort of thing I was looking for. Within a minute I had two petite Molinari fennel salamis, a wedge of smoked Gouda, and a half LaBrea baguette. He rang me up, gave me napkins and knives, and I was on my way. Everything was delicious.

We enjoyed the meal. We had reservations and were seated at the exact time. The employees were…read morepolite and attentive. We were very happy with seating at the table, very spacious and comfortable.

Went out for my birthday dinner and my daughter had made reservations for outdoors. The wah-It…read moreseems they gave away our table, so we sat inside. It was a little dark inside the restaurant and a little loud. Ordered the clam chowder but was later informed that they were out. The yay- amazing server named Destiny. I ordered their halibut special and it had the most amazing risotto. My daughter's gnocchi was delicious, soft, pillowy, and creamy. My husband enjoyed his chicken parmigian. My son enjoyed his sandwich. They gave me a slice of their delicious tiramisu, strong (in a good way) taste of espresso, my hubby had the spumoni, highly recommend. we also ordered the peach and blueberry gelato pie, it's seasonal, and none of us liked it. Ordered a cup of coffee and it was very weak.Overall, great Italian food.

Top Tier! Everything is made from scratch and with amazing care! The Caroline Salad was…read moreabsolutely amazing and I had it drizzled with a hand crafted mix of vinegar and oil. We also had the homemade focaccia with rosemary and sea salt dipped in balsamic vinegar and oil. Last we ate the White Sauced pizza with chicken, garlic and red onions. Fresh baked thin crust with the char. SIMPLY DELICIOUS! There are also cocktails and selection wines. If it is not busy, do an oil tasting. The food is top notch in this very small chain restaurant city. There is nothing like it in Lathrop! Did I mention how cute this place is! The Ambiance is perfect! Thank you, Caroline!!!

My husband and I tried this restaurant for the first time. We made reservations and were seated…read morepromptly. The tables were rather high for the chairs. I saw a family come in after us and the children were given some seat cushions. I might ask for them next time! My husband ordered a glass of Cabernet and I had the Pinot Grigio. Yelp photos showed a bar with a cocktail menu, but that is no longer available. I should have taken a menu photo because there are no longer entrees, just pizza and a special of the day which was lasagna. We each ordered a side salad, a half hot honey pepperoni and half margarita pizza, and a lasagna. The food was served hot and everything was fresh and tasted good. I felt the lasagna was pricy at $32 for a single portion with three small garlic bread pieces. I would not order it again. It was just okay. We ordered the cheesecake for dessert. It came with a delicious berry topping. It was excellent. The service was excellent. It is a small restaurant, so make a reservation to ensure a table. The menu is limited and there is no longer a full bar. Would we return? I'm not sure. The pizza selection is very small. Not enough choices for me.

This is a hidden gem and so worth the visit. We had an amazing wine slushy that cooled me right…read moreoff while browsing the phenomenal vinegars. Then we moved on to a wonderful bottle of Old Vine Zin. At the conclusion of evening we enjoyed a lovely Harvest Host quiet evening. Thank you so much Consumnes- we will be back!

What a great way that we spent the first half of our Saturday afternoon. Even more fun as there was…read morea live local band performing as well. DJay and the OGs. Performed some great oldies which went great with our visit and glasses of wine. We spent good out here, the location filled up fairly quickly. Some were celebrating a birthday others already had their tables reserved and some like us, just happen to pop up at the right time. They have nice seating set up inside but we enjoyed the outside seating much better as it was a beautiful day out. Some tables do have umbrellas with them. The two workers this day were polite and would walk outside to check on each guest ensuring that they were okay during their visit, which was a nice added touch. I was looking for a menu that had a charcuterie board option, but did not seem to see one, although I did notice a nice stack of boards behind the counter. They also have a small refrigerated area that has premade platters that you would find like in a grocery store that resembles a charcuterie board or a cheese platter.. but for the time that we were there checking it out for the first time, we enjoyed ourselves, our wine selection, our breadsticks, and just the overall great people that were there that day. It was nice to try out a new winery.

Me & my husband visited for the first time on a Friday afternoon. Dog friendly and has a cute lawn…read morearea outside for your pets! We did a wine flight tasting and it was very yummy. Their wine tasting flights rotate every month so make sure to be on the lookout for that. If you buy a bottle of wine after your tasting, the tasting fee is waived. Denise was the person who helped us and she was extremely friendly and welcoming. Another worker (I didn't catch her name) but she was also very kind to us and our dog. We sat outside & they kept checking on us and making sure our glasses were filled during our fasting. No reservations needed! Walk-ins welcomed & you can also order by the glass. They also have trivia night on Fridays! Can't wait to be back!

The varietals on m2s current flight list are outstanding. My friends and I got a "behind the…read morescenes" tour by the founder, vintner, owner, and self proclaimed misfit and maven Layne Montgomery. And as a professional courtesy Layne made sure that we all had wine in our glasses as we walked through the breezeway to the aging room. The learning tour was super interesting as we got to see the locally curated oak barrels, the authentic European barrels made of French oak, as well as the stainless steel tourine used to age M2s delightfully crisp Vermintino. After the tour we re convened in the main tasting room and sat at one of M2s super duper comfy soft seating sofas. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of 2020 Patina, a delicious jammy red table wine recommended by Layne the M2. Noteworthy m2 Wines that I sampled and loved: 1. The 2021 Mokalumne River Rose 2. The 2022 m2 Estate Vinyard Vermintino

Ironically, I don't think the olive oil is as good as some others but McCauley Olive Groves' store…read morehas some of the best balsamic vinegars and agro dolce I've had. The aged balsamic, balsamic fig, pomegranate, and pear are some of my favorites. I use one almost every day on a salad, with fish or chicken, or drizzled over burrata or grilled vegetables. It's delicious. The store staff are always friendly in a nice low key way, and happy to allow you to taste the olive oil and vinegar options to help you select your favorite.

I come here for the Olive Oil. It's expensive but it's worth it. There's a huge difference in taste…read moreand quality. I always experience great customer service here. They let me sample all the oils with bread and give me good knowledge of the products. The store is clean and organized. If you bring in an empty McCauley bottle, they can refill it and save you $2. This is a gem for locals.