Reasoning behind barrel programs, citing Harney Lane, Turley and Hamel Estate (from variability to uniformity and little as possible). Re https://caparoso.substack.com/p/oak-barrels-part-4winemaker-machinations
@stevenray @MarkusWine Been a fan of #Lodi as a wine destination for a long time.
My favorite #Zin from there is #MikamiVinyards which unfortunately still doesn't have its own tasting room.
My favorite wineries there that do have a tasting room are #KlinkerBrick & #HarneyLane which also make great wines.
I've also often eaten at #Wine&Roses in the past but haven't eaten there since #CharliePalmer took over the restaurant there largely because the hours have changed & the prices have risen significantly since the take over but I'll eat there again sometime soon.



