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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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Contact Us

Contact Us

Location

Hours

Phone

Email

Thursday-Monday

11am to 5 pm

Office Line

209-400-5009

William Carson

william@dravawines.com

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.

Stockton Record reviews Drava's new 2015 Reds

August 16, 2017

Stockton Record's wine writer Bob Highfill stops by to speak with Steve and William and give his thoughts about our wine philosophy and what he thinks about our recently released 2015 Reds.

Good Day Sacramento back for William's Slovenian adventure

November 02, 2016

Good Day Sacramento was back to talk to William about Maribor bringing him over to be the guest of honor for the cutting of the old vine and receiving a special bottle of wine.

Guest of Honor at Maribor Wine Festival

October 07, 2016

William Carson was recently invited as the Guest of Honor to the Maribor Wine Festival, in Maribor, Slovenia.

Featured on Good Day Sacramento

October 01, 2016

We were recently honored by a visit from Good Day Sacramento. During the segment, we focused on the unique heritage that we cherish and put into each bottle of wine. Check out the segment in the link below!

Stockton Record publishes story

November 02, 2016

Bob Highfill with the Stockton Record visited us to find out about our roots in Maribor.  This story ran October 11 2016.

Drava Wines in Lodi News Sentinel

September 01, 2016

The Lodi News Sentinel followed up with William about his recent trip to Slovenia in an article published October 13 2016.

Wine blogger Randy Caparoso visits Drava Wines

November 03, 2016

Wine blogger Randy Caparoso visited us.  Check out his thoughts and tasting notes!  Published September 22 2016.

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Our Wines

White

2022 Torrontes Riojano - 13.1% alc, 55 cases produced

A northern Spanish white grape which we sourced from Galt (within the Lodi appellation).  Related to Malvasia, this wine falls between Muscat and Sauvignon Blanc aromatically. 

$23 / bottle

 

2023 Grüner Veltliner14.1% alc, 57 cases produced

Partially fermented in neutral French oak and stainless steel barrels.  This Austrian white grape produced a wine defined by stone fruit notes.

$23 / bottle

Rose

 

2022 Grenache Rose - 13.7% alc, 64 cases produced

Our first rose.  Made like a red wine- fermented on the skins until pressing and barrel aged for 10 months.  No residual sugar.  Displays kiwi and watermelon with a soft, food-friendly finish. 

$23 / bottle

Red

2019 Malbec  - 12.0% alc, 75 cases produced

Bright red fruit and fresh red meat with a spicy cinnamon component, offering an acidic structure which will pair well with a variety of continental foods.

$29 / bottle

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2021 Tempranillo  - 14.6% alc, 75 cases produced

Our second Tempranillo, from a different vineyard source than the 2017 vintage (still within the Lodi appellation).  Aromatics of fennel resemble marinara-covered Italian sausage, with a fleshy palate.

$29 / bottle

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 15.3% alc, 39 cases produced

The first Cabernet Sauvignon we have produced.  Youthful aromatics of cranberry, spearmint, and muted French oak give way to barely resolving tannins and baby fat.  Supported on a balanced palate, this young Cabernet can age 5-10 years.

$29 / bottle

2022 Old Vine Carignane / Nicolini Vineyard13.9% alc, 50 cases produced

From a small vineyard just south of Lodi planted in 1930.  Medium-bodied but expressive with interesting traits including herbes de Provence.

$29 / bottle

2022 Petite Sirah14.5% alc, 62 cases produced

Chewy and tannic like a good Lodi Petite Sirah should be.  Grown on West Woodbridge Road.  Lots of new French oak in this wine.

$29 / bottle

2022 Old Vine Zinfandel / Wegat Vineyard16.0% alc, 50 cases produced

Verging on overripe, viscous but not sweet, and bursting with intense flavors and dark, extracted elements.

$29 / bottle

A 10% discount will be applied to case (12 bottle) purchases.

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