While Lodi earned fame for robust Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon has quietly become a stalwart of this Central Valley region in California. Lodi’s Mediterranean-like climate, with warm days and delta breezes from the nearby Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, helps Cabernet grapes reach generous ripeness while retaining a thread of freshness. The region’…
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