Michael David Winery

Michael David Winery is a renowned family-owned winery, celebrated for its bold, award-winning wines and longstanding family tradition. Founded by the Phillips family, who have farmed the Lodi land since the 1860s, Michael David Winery is known for producing wines with vibrant flavors and unique personalities, showcasing the best of Lodi’s terroir. The winery combines sustainable farming practices with innovative winemaking techniques, resulting in high-quality, memorable wines.

Notable Wines

• Freakshow: One of their most popular lines, Freakshow wines are as bold and unique as their label art. The Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its rich, full-bodied flavors, and the Freakshow Zinfandel, with intense berry and spice notes, are fan favorites.
• Petite Petit: This blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot offers intense, dark fruit flavors and is known for its smooth finish and deep, inky color, making it a standout in their portfolio.
• Earthquake: Named for the earthquake that struck Lodi in 1906, the Earthquake series includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah. These wines are celebrated for their bold, powerful flavors, rich fruit, and high alcohol content.
• 7 Deadly Zins: A Lodi classic, 7 Deadly Zins is a signature Zinfandel blend, offering lush flavors of dark berries, spice, and a hint of oak, perfect for those who enjoy a robust, full-bodied red.

Tasting Experience

The tasting room at Michael David Winery is an inviting space where guests can sample their wines in a casual, rustic setting surrounded by vineyards. Visitors can also enjoy farm-to-table dishes at their on-site café, which pairs perfectly with their wines. The winery features outdoor seating, picnic areas, and is family-friendly, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing day in Lodi wine country.

Michael David Winery’s dedication to quality and sustainable practices, combined with their unique, expressive wines, makes them a must-visit destination for wine lovers exploring Lodi.

Whether you’re coming by for a quick stop or you’d like to make a day of it with some friends, we’d love to see you! We have created a tasting experience at our wine bar that is both safe and fun for you to try our latest wine releases. Due to limited space, reservations are highly recommended.

All tastings last 45 minutes and you’ll pay when you book your slot.

A Few Things to Remember

 

• It’s $10 per person, for groups of 1-6 people
• Set aside 45 minutes for the experience
• Enjoy your tasting right at the bar!