Cantiga Wineworks

A Summer Fare By Christine Rorden, Cantiga Wineworks

The arrival of summer is, for many, a time for lighter menus accompanied by crisp white wines on the veranda. One of our seasonal favorites is a chilled, poached salmon filet on a crisp bed of spinach, lightly dressed in a citrus vinaigrette. This dish pairs wonderfully with Cantiga Wineworks' refreshingly unique 2000 "Oakless" Chardonnay---a well-structured wine with abundant fruit and a lingering finish. A variation that works exceedingly well with Cantiga's award-winnng Barrel-Aged Chardonnay is to dress the salmon filet in a rich cream sauce and serve over pasta. A hint of fresh ginger in your sauce will bring out the subtle nuances of oak flavors in this wine. Cheers to summer!

If you have not yet visited the Cantiga Wineworks' tasting room, you are in for a treat! Step out of the summer heat and into a Gothic chapel. Candles and church pendant lamps softly light the tasting bar, and rich tapestries liven the walls of what once was an old concrete wine tank. Tasting is offered weekends, noon to 5 pm or by appointment.

For more information, visit us at www.cantigawine.com or call us at (209) 727-3782.

Joseph Narcizo Wines

Joseph da Costa Narcizo was born in 1889 on the Portuguese island of Terceira. Upon immigrating to the United States in 1906, he "Americanized" his name to become Joseph Costa.

Joseph and his new bride, Lucinda, established a family dairy business in Stockton, California and raised eleven children in the heart of the Delta. Wine, a staple in all European homes, was always included at mealtime. Wine making is still the family tradition Joseph brought with him from the Azores, and it continues today through his son, Louis and grandson, Patrick.

Today's wine making has come a long way from the good old days when Joseph and his sons made 25 barrels and kept them under stacks of hay to control the temperature. Through the talents of our winemaker, Chad Joseph, we have made a commitment to honor the integrity of the name left behind so many years ago on Ellis Island--to produce premium wines in the time-honored tradition of Joseph Narcizo. Salu'!

For more information, click here or call us at (209) 321-1224.

KitFox Vineyards

KitFox Vineyards is the fruit of a family farming tradition that has lasted for over 50 years.

KitFox Vineyards is located on a pristine piece of land where the Sierra Foothills meet the rich Central Valley. Here, the Pacific Ocean's clean mist clings to grape bunches every night while California's lavish sun kisses the grape each day. The land, on which the vines strive for perfection, is ideal for the production of fine wines with distinct characteristics, which nod to the Rhone. The Vogel family has spent three generations cultivating the land with a tender hand and the exceptional products they have grown are a testament to a tradition of razor sharp focus on detail and quality. From the hand vine cultivation to the hand wine crafting, our wines put a stake in the ground for Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Fume Blanc. Enjoy!

For more information, click here or call us at (415) 377-2710.

Macchia

[MAH-kia] Italian for "the spot".

Our passion at Macchia is to make wines of distinction. We do this by picking only small lots of the finest grapes possible from California's most prestigious wine growing regions. We like to think of them as California's best "Spots". This philosophy continues with our attention to detail and gentle handling of the fruit throughout the wine making process. We feel strongly that this "hands-off" style greatly enhances the wine's personality. You can taste where they came from. We hope that you will enjoy the opportunity to discover the difference between these exceptional vineyards.

Remember, it's all in the Grape!

For more information, click here or call us at (209) 727-0577.

Mosher Creek Vineyards

Mosher Creek Vineyards has family history in the wine industry dating back to the 1830s. Initially the family worked in Europe as wine merchants, and much later, after the war in the 1940s Richard Lundblad Sr. would care for the family vineyard. Richard Lundblad Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, began to appreciate wines while living in France in 1979-80, and have established their bonded winery premise in the Vino Piazza in the fall of 2001.

Tasting is offered by appointment, and current releases include 2001 Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our wines are also available for purchase at the Wine Wizard in Stockton, Wine & Roses Inn, Wine & Visitor's Center in Lodi, Lodi Liquor, Salisbury Market in Woodbridge, Mill Valley Market and Rinaldi's in Linden.

Free delivery is offered for case or more purchases within the Lodi area.

For more information, click here or call us at (707) 573-0415!

Olde Lockeford Winery

Built in 1946, the Lockeford winery operated for over 30 years as a co-operative establishment. After more than 12 years of abandonment, the old winery was resurrected and renovated by Don & Karyn Litchfield, who are the owners and founders of the Vino Piazza project.Ý Under the new name, we currently produce small lots of hand-crafted wines, primarily from premium Lodi fruit, in addition to production ofÝ several custom crush projects.

Our current white varietals include a 2000 Sauvignon Blanc, 2001 Chardonnay and 2001 Viognier.Ý Reds currently available include a 2001 Merlot, 2000 Nebbiolo, 2001 Mourvedre, 2001 Cab-Shiraz, 2001 Late Harvest Sangiovese.

We expect to release our 2001 Zinfandel and 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon by this coming September, and all of our wines are priced at a reasonable $8 to $12/bottle!

Olde Lockeford Winery's tasting room also offers an extensive and unique display of natural history, boasting prehistoric specimens from a world-class fossil and mineral collection. Tasting and perusing is complimentary, daily from noon to 5 pm. Special tours and private pourings with the winemaker are available by appointment.

For more information, click here or call us at (209) 727-9770!

Watts Family Estate Wines

After many years of successful vineyard production, the third generation of the Watts family has taken the logical 'next step' in the evolution of grape to wine, by establishing our own bonded winery facility in 2001.

The Pescador Vineyard was passed down from Great Grandfather Frank to late Grandfather Richard, and is now proudly cared for by his children. Producing an elegant Old Vine Zinfandel with rich cherry, blackberry and cocoa flavors, our wine offers a long, velvety finish that will compliment an array of fine foods.

Visit our tasting room, currently open Saturday & Sunday afternoons and experience the pride we put into our vineyards, and ultimately our wine.

Our wine is also available for purchase at: Payless Market in Lockeford, Lodi Avenue Liquors, Lakewood Liquors, and Salisbury's in Woodbridge.

For more information, click here or call us at (209) 794-2871!

Wiens Cellars

Are you interested in enjoying premium estate wines available at a reasonable price? If so, please join us at Wiens Cellars to sample our fine wines. Our commitment to making the finest wines began in 1996 when our vineyards were first planted at the base of the California foothills in southeastern Sacramento County. We handcraft our wines to be fruit-forward and friendly with ample character and rich full flavors. Cool delta breezes, warm valley sunshine, and only the best wine growing practices allow us to create these extraordinary wines.

Wines currently under production, and soon available for release, include 2001 vintages of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Zinfandel. Look for us in our tasting room, opening soon.

For more information, click here or call us at (209) 727-3435!