2023 Maggio Pinot Grigio, Delta Vineyards, Lodi, California

Bright flavors of white peach, grapefruit zest, and fresh pear are framed with a crisp acidity. Aromas of jasmine and wet stone give a pleasant minerality to the wine. The fruit is sourced entirely from our sustainably farmed, family-owned estate vineyards in Lodi, CA. Harvested from a small block near the Delta, the Pinot Grigio benefits from the cool coastal breeze. Stainless steel fermentations.

This is a story of family, farming, and winemaking. Angelo Maggio arrived in Lodi in 1996 immigrating from the Italian Coast of Genova with his wife Louisa. They planted the first cuttings in 1928 on the property of their first ranch home, which laid the foundation for the long, winding journey that culminates in the production powerhouse that is Oak Ridge Winery. Rudy’s three daughters, each wine growers in their own right, now oversee the operations at Oak Ridge Winery, with a focus on hospitality, brand building, and expansion. A multigenerational operation, their vineyards, along with those of their father, account for 2,500 acres throughout the Lodi AVA.

After five generations the Maggio family proudly puts its name on bottles that reflect their long and uncompromising commitments to sustainable agriculture and winemaking excellence. The wine and estate is managed, owned and operated by a family of women.

This wine is fresh, lively with aromas of Golden Delicious apple, citrus, guava and white flowers on the nose. The flavors on the palate are white grapefruit, melon, lemon zest and dried herbs layered with mineral, all leading to a mouthwatering and dry finish. Pair with fresh crab. — Tonya Pitts