The Michael David Winery of Lodi of California

Michael David Winery
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Michael David Winery.
It is ranked in the top 1245 of the estates of California.
It is located in Lodi in the region of California
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The Michael David Winery is one of the best wineries to follow in Lodi.. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Lodi to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque region of Lodi in California, the Michael David Winery is a vineyard that elevates winemaking to an artistic level. Established for six generations by the Phillips family, this winery, rooted in history and tradition, has managed to renew itself over the years to offer exceptional wines, repeatedly awarded for their quality. Surrounded by vineyards as far as the eye can see, the estate offers the ultimate wine experience in a bucolic setting endowed with unique natural beauty. Here, each plot of vines is cultivated taking into account its own characteristics, respecting the peculiarities of each grape variety to achieve a wine that reflects the perfect balance between terroir and viticulture. The Michael David Winery is mainly recognized for the innovation and distinctive character of its wines. The estate produces a varied range of wines, ranging from spicy Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of sweet plum, to fresh, crisp Chardonnay with hints of green apple and pear. However, their most iconic wine remains the Inkblot, a rich and bold Cabernet Franc, renowned for its complexity and intensity. The Michael David Winery also stands out for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. The owners are convinced that the quality of the wine begins in the vineyards, and they strive to maintain a balance between agriculture and the environment. This translates into careful water resource management, responsible integration of local fauna and flora, and the use of organic and biodynamic cultivation practices. By visiting the estate, you will have the opportunity to taste their exceptional wines in their rustic tasting room, while enjoying their warm hospitality.

Top Michael David Winery wines

Looking for the best Michael David Winery wines in Lodi among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Michael David Winery wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Michael David Winery wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of burger roll, lebanese lamb meatball or leek and fresh salmon tart.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the red wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Michael David Winery. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Michael David Winery

  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.99/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petite Sirah
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Lodi

Self-proclaimed world capital of Zinfandel (>40% of premium Californian production): old-vine red king (plantings from 1888) — opulent and jammy with notes of blackberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and a tobacco touch, coated tannins. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo, Albariño, Barbera and Primitivo in the palette (>100 grapes). Viognier and Chardonnay in whites. Central Californian AVA (1986) east of the bay, Mediterranean climate tempered by the delta.

The top white wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of grandma's chicken casserole, quiche without pastry or coconut chicken and curry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the white wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Michael David Winery. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Michael David Winery

  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2024With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Chardonnay
  • Symphony
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Albariño
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.

The top sparkling wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of seafood and mushroom quiche, tapenade with green olives or sauerkraut with fish.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Michael David Winery

  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Thick

Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.

The top pink wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the pink wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Michael David Winery

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).