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Ripken Vineyards

2472 West Sargent Road ,
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 367-WINE

www.ripkenwine.com

Hours of operation

Saturday: 12 - 4pm

Sunday: 12 - 4pm

Seasonal Hours: Call for more vacation hours or to request an appointment for a special group.

Winemakers: Madelyn Ripken Kolber, Richard Ripken

Varietals offered: Alicante Bouschet, Carmine, Graciano, Malbec, Marsanne, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Port, Rhone Blends, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Shiraz / Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier

Cases produced: less than 1500 per year

Price range: $16 (even less if you join our WINE CLUB) - $40 for our DOUBLE GOLD award winning port

Signature wine: EL MATADOR Tempranillo

Best value wine: Rosato 100% Sangiovese

Internet sales are available from the winery website.

Our Amenities

Owner / Winemaker frequently pours in tasting room?: Yes

Wine tasting fee?: No fee

Barrel tastings conducted?: No

Picnic facilities on premises?: Yes

Gift shop on premises?: No

Pet friendly?: Yes

Available for corporate events?: Yes

Wine club?: Yes

Wedding accommodations?: No

Limousine service allowed?: No

Exclusive wines available?: Yes

Tours provided?: Yes (see below)

Other Attractions

Come and visit our certified sustainable vineyards and learn more about the LODI RULES program.

Our Awards

Double Gold Awards

2004 Vintage Port - Touriga National and Souzao

Gold Awards

Alicante Bouschet
Rhonealicious White - Viognier and Roussanne

Winery History

We are Lodi's 60th winery. We crushed our first vintage in 2003 but we are not new to wine grape growing being third generation growers since 1950. In addition, we grow our own rootstock and have collected different wine varietal clones and selections for forty years. The whole family is involved.

Description of Vineyards

Our grapes are all from our Ripken estate vineyards. We are located within the Lodi appellation and half of our locations are within the new Lodi sub-appellation of Mokelumne River. Join us at the winery for a tour of our estate Pinot Gris vineyard.

Tour Information

Tours include vineyards and barrel room upon request.

Additional Information

Ripken Vineyards & Winery appeals to adventuresome wine drinkers with mostly non-traditional varieties producing extraordinary flavored wines. We consider ourselves an artisan "barnista" winery that is uniquely different, electric, eclectic, quirky, esoteric, even wacky, but never boring or weird. Our motto is, "No Boring Wines!" We make wines of conviction!

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