Discover notable Merlot and Zinfandel wines from Lodi
- alycefpeterson
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 17
Lodi has been described as an undiscovered jewel. There are over 85 wineries in Lodi Wine Country. And wineries outside of the local area also produce wine from Lodi's grapes. The Lodi Appellation has a climate that lends itself to growing many varieties, as evidenced by the over 125 varieties of winegrapes coming from the region.

A Sampling of Merlot’s from the Lodi Appellation
Gen5 2022 Merlot (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
Iconic 2022 Sidekick Merlot (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
McManis 2022 Merlot (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Noble Vines 2022 181 Merlot (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Noble Vines 2014 181 Merlot (Lodi) | 90 Points | More
Oak Farm 2017 Estate Grown Merlot (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
Peirano 2021 Six-Clones Collection Heritage Merlot (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Viaggio 2014 The President Merlot (Lodi) | 91 Points | More

A Sampling of Zinfandel’s from the Lodi Appellation:
Big Smooth 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Cline 2022 Old Vines Zinfandel (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
Gen5 2022 Zinfandel (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Gen5 2020 Zinfandel (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
Klinker Brick 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 94 Points | More
Klinker Brick 2015 Marisa Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 90 Points | More
LangeTwins 2018 Centennial Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Lodi Zin 2021 Lodi Zin Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 90 Points | More
McManis 2022 Merlot (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Monte Rio Cellars 2022 Old Vines Zinfandel (Lodi) | 94 Points | More
Peltier 2015 Estate Grown Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Uvaggio 2016 Primitivo (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
V. Sattui 2020 Pilgrim Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
V. Sattui 2019 Pilgrim Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
V. Sattui 2018 Pilgrim Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 93 Points | More
V. Sattui 2017 Pilgrim Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 93 Points | More
V. Sattui 2015 Pilgrim Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi) | 92 Points | More
Zinderella 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi) | 91 Points | More
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