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LODI/WOODBRIDGE | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKTaste of Lodi – Incredible Opportunity to Taste Lodi WinesLodi is one of California’s most-recognized regions for high-qualitygrape and wine production. With more than 70 wineries producingpremium wine varietals the region has become a major destination forwine lovers.Once a year visitors can get a special look and taste of the Lodiregion. On Sunday, September 27th, more than 40 award-winning Lodiwineries and the area’s finest restaurants and caterers will come togetherfor the eighth annual Taste of Lodi presented by the Visit Lodi! Conference& Visitor’s Bureau. The beautiful grounds of the historic Wine &Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa will host the annual event.“The event is getting bigger and better every year,” said NancyBeckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitor’sBureau. “Taste of Lodi gives visitors an incredible opportunity to seewhat Lodi has to offer as a wine country destination.”At the Taste of Lodi, guests will sample wine and food offerings ofthis Northern California fine wine region. While enjoying theepicurean delights, visitors will stroll through the beautiful grounds ofthe historic and recently expanded Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant &Spa.Laura McIntosh, of the syndicated show “Bringing it Home withLaura McIntosh,” will host three celebrity chef demonstrations.Complimentary wine tasting seminars, held in the Cellar Room, willhighlight some of the award-winning wines from the Lodi regionsponsored by General Mills & MPI Label Systems.Joe Leningan’s “Little” Big Band will keep the music playing allafternoon with a repertoire ranging from big band and swing to Latin,Oldies, Rock ’n’ Roll and today’s pop hits.A popular attraction returning this year will be the Port, Cigar andChocolate pavilion, where visitors can purchase and enjoy chocolatetreats from a local chocolate company, and cigars from Stogies of Lodi.Port tasting will be available from a variety of Lodi wineries.“We’re thrilled to host this event and to give our guests the chanceto experience great food and wine on our grounds,” said RussMunson, managing partner for Wine & Roses.The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 27that Wine & Roses, located at 2505 West Turner Road in Lodi. Ticketsare $40 advance and $50 on day of the event. Group rates are available.Tickets can be purchased by calling 800-798-1810 or visitingwww.TasteOfLodi.com. Sacramento magazine is the event sponsor.The Visit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau and Wine & Roses areorganizers of the event.Lodi boasts 750 winegrape growers, 75,000 acres of vineyards andmore than 70 wineries. The region’s annual yield of approximately600,000 tons of grapes comprises 18 percent of California’s total winegrape production – more than Napa and Sonoma Counties combined.Lodi leads all other California wine districts in the production ofthe top five premium wine varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. Plus, more than 60leading California wineries buy grapes from the region including E&JGallo, Glen Ellen, Fetzer, Delicato, Napa Ridge, Ravenswood,Kenwood Vineyards and Beringer.L O D IA R E AW I N E R I E S68 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com