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In California, but with Štajerska inspiration
Drava Wines in Lodi, California brings together the diverse winegrowing capabilities of the Lodi appellation with the spirit and sensibilities of the Slovene wine region of Štajerska, home to the world's oldest noble grape vine.
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Location
Hours
Phone
Thursday-Monday
11am to 5 pm
Office Line
209-400-5009
William Carson
Recent News
Russ Winston of the Modesto Bee stops by
April 10, 2019
Two weekends ago, Russ Winston from the Modesto Bee dropped by for a tasting. Here are his impressions.
Our Wines
White
2019 Grenache Blanc - 11.6% alc, 50 cases produced
Reminiscent of Fumé Blanc wines popularized in the 1990's, with citrus, grassy, and French oak influences. Low alcohol and high acidity make this an excellent summer sipper.
$19 / bottle
2015 Viognier - 15.3% alc, 121 cases produced
Also barrel fermented and 100% malolactic with a lesser time in contact with lees. Rich tropical fruit and very ripe with viscosity.
$19 / bottle
Red
2014 Petit Verdot – 14.4% alc, 106 cases produced
This lesser-known Bordeaux varietal is well-structured with mineral and tannic components and will age well. Spices and freshly crushed grapes are revealed with decanting or aeration.
$26 / bottle
2017 Tempranillo – 13.6% alc, 50 cases produced
Medium violet in color. This Spanish red features a spicy nose with graham cracker, raw meat, and copper penny. Low acidity with moderate, tensile tannins.
$26 / bottle
Silver Medal - 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2017 Montepulciano – 13.9% alc, 75 cases produced
A varietal from the southern Italian region of Abruzzo. Dark pigmentation, a chocolate mousse, cinnamon, and French oak nose, finishing on dusty tannins and a full body.
$26 / bottle
Silver Medal - 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2018 Primitivo – 15.3% alc, 25 cases produced
Genetically a clone of Zinfandel grown in the Clements hills. Shows textbook Zin characteristics of fruit preserves and grilled meat. Will match well with the grill and burgers.
$26 / bottle
2018 Syrah – 15.9% alc, 56 cases produced
Dark and very ripe but still dry. Candied fruit and ample tannins. Another good barbeque wine.
$26 / bottle
2018 Petite Sirah – 15.1% alc, 25 cases produced
What California PS is all about - black and inky in appearance, varietal aromatics of licorice, allspice, and fresh asphalt. Tannic attack and low acidity.
$26 / bottle
2018 Mohr-Fry Ranches Old Vine Zinfandel – 16.4% alc, 50 cases produced
From a vineyard on Lodi's south side planted in 1945, this Zin offers high-toned, brambly aromatics accentuated with subtle French oak. Ripe and intense flavors include meat and cocoa with up-front tannins.
$26 / bottle
2018 Wegat Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel – 15.4% alc, 25 cases produced
From a vineyard on Lodi's west side planted in 1958. Ethereal and layered with hints of cloudberry, coffee, and vanilla followed by ample viscous tannins and a long aftertaste.
$26 / bottle
2015 Maribor Reserve Red Wine - 15.3% alc, 125 cases produced
A blend of 42% Syrah, 42% Mourvedre, and 16% Grenache. Dark in color and character, layered aromatics of anise, chocolate, truffles, ink, and crushed raspberries are reminiscent of a Barossa Valley GSM. An aggressive palate features full tannins and a chewy, remarkably long aftertaste.
Bronze Medal - 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
$34 / bottle
2018 Maribor Reserve Red Wine - 15.3% alc, 50 cases produced
A blend of 40% Wegat Zin, 20% Mohr-Fry Zin, and 20% Petite Sirah. Truly a wine different than a sum of its parts. Hedonistic aromatics include puréed blackberry, gamey meats, and French oak notes. Juicy and extracted with round, front-to-back tannins, this wine finishes fleshy and impeccably balanced.
$34 / bottle
A 10% discount will be applied to case (12 bottle) purchases.