Alta Mesa AVA

Alta Mesa AVA encompasses slightly elevated terraces in northeastern Lodi. warm inland days with some Delta fog and nighttime cooling, shallow reddish San Joaquin sandy clay loam over hardpan, and varied exposures shape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Mediterranean varieties.

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Overview

Alta Mesa AVA occupies slightly elevated terraces in northeastern Lodi. Elevation, waterways, and distance from marine influence create meaningful local differences. Warm inland days with some Delta fog and nighttime cooling guide ripening, while shallow reddish San Joaquin sandy clay loam over hardpan influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Mediterranean varieties; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.

Geography & Climate

The AVA encompasses slightly elevated terraces in northeastern Lodi, with terraces, slopes, and waterways creating important variation.

Soils

Shallow reddish San Joaquin sandy clay loam over hardpan influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.

Wine Styles

The area is best represented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Mediterranean varieties.