Stokes Vineyards

07/25/2025

Ever wonder why old vine Zin ripens unevenly? Here’s your proof. 🍇

Same vineyard, same day, very different Brix.

Old vines do their own thing, and that’s part of the magic. 💫

10/11/2024

Some things get better with time. Happy Fall 🍂

09/28/2024

Happy 61st Birthday to a true grit farmer.

Today, we recognize the hard work and determination that define our dad. He’s not just a farmer; he’s a tough, dedicated man who teaches us the value of perseverance every day. His commitment to the land and his family is unmatched.

Thank you for everything you do .stokes63 🫶🚜

11/23/2023

Thankful for our family, employees, and business partners. Without them, we wouldn’t get to wake up and continue our family legacy.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

06/07/2023

The best days are spent on our home ranch 🍇

01/26/2023

Article on our Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel plus other amazing old vine vineyards.

Proud of the Lodi Winegrape heritage 💚

The Historic Vineyard Society-certified Church Block on Mokelumne River-Lodi's west side, in between January 2023 rains. Long overlooked old vines finally get their due In France plantings of old vines are called vielles vignes (pronounced "VEE-le VEE-nye"). In Germany, alte reben ("AL-teh RAY-ben")...

10/03/2022

Farmer in training 🍇🚜

09/28/2022

Going into his 59th year of life still on a harvester or driving a tractor. Happy Birthday to our family patriarch, Bill Stokes 💚🚜

09/25/2022

Finally picking some Merlot Grapes. Lambert Road.