Learn about van ruiten winery winery and shop the best selection at. Johns first acres of zinfandel still remain as part of the estate today. It was the dream of a young dutch immigrant to grow quality grapes and produce truly outstanding wines. The estate vineyards, including the infamous lodi zinfandel, benefit from the ideal climate influenced by the cool afternoon breezes of the san joaquin delta. The family wanted to branch out into winemaking, so in 1999 the first varieties of the van ruiten wines went into production. Today, three generations of the van ruiten family work together to tend over 800 acres of vines and manage the new winery. Winemaker john giannini brings bold new direction to van ruiten family vineyards. Van ruiten family winery makes bikers feel at ease with the multiple storage racks outside. Callaway vineyard and winery and thorton winery are also within 3 mi 5 km. Lodi wine commission wineries van ruiten family winery. What started out as a table grape community slowly transitioned into the growing of wine grapes in the early 1900s. Many food and beverage cans have linings containing bisphenol a bpa, a chemical known to the state of california to cause harm to the female reproductive system. He then planted zinfandel vines and began growing wine grapes in the lodi appellation. The labels soft yellow background showcases a faded brown vr insignia.
The tasting room had some interesting items to browse and buy. Share the beauty and bounty of mount baker from our tasting room or outside patio with the fireplace. A blend of zinfandel, petite sirah, and merlot, this wine has armoas and flavors of black fruit, smoke, caramel, and vanilla. The van ruitens believe that hard work and an uncompromising.
We also believe wine is to be enjoyed with laughter and friends. The region is best known for its old vine zinfandel. Discover johan van zyl, a winery in olifants river, south africa and explore their most popular wines. Discover van volxem, a winery in mosel, germany and explore their most popular wines. For all other general comments, questions, or concerns, please complete the form at the bottom or contact us by phone. Winemaker john giannini brings bold new direction to van. Lodi wine tasting how to van ruiten winery lodi ca rustin haner gives us tips on how to best taste wine in lodi, ca. Van ruiten family winery wineryvineyard lodi, california. The winery was originally founded by budd and maurice van roekel in 1986 and is among the first dozen wineries established in temecula. We currently have over 70 acres of vines planted on this beautiful property located in the heart of temecula valley wine country. The staff at the tasting room knows their wines and they are able to explain the complexities in a straightforward way.
Van ruiten pinot grigio 2018 from lodi, california this pinot grigio is bright yellow in color and with aromas of fig, mango and tangerine. Van ruiten family winery 340 w highway 12 lodi ca 95242. Sacramento, california attorney anthony van ruiten uses his background in business to provide clients with sophisticated legal advice in cases involving business law, estate planning and probate, agricultural and water rights, and real estate. The van ruiten family winery is located in lodi, california, midway between the sierra foothills and the san francisco bay. Former royal chef reveals queen elizabeths fave meal and the one thing she hates duration. This is the van ruiten family winery company profile.
So when you are here, please keep in mind, be yourself and enjoy life with us. The region goes out of their way to make sure that wine tasting is a social experience by hosting events yearround to get folks to try their awardwinning wines. Located on the southeastern shore of seneca lake leidenfrost vineyards is an ideal microclimate to grow premium vinifera, labrusca and hybrid wine grapes. Sincerely, the leidenfrost family leidenfrost vineyards is a small, family owned farm winery found in the heart of the finger lakes in hector, new york. At van ruiten family winery, you can find ample parking that is readily available any time of day. View the profiles of professionals named jean rutten on linkedin. Van ruiten family vineyard lodi 2020 all you need to know. Van ruiten cabernet sauvignon 2016 from lodi, california holds aromas of cherry, blackberry, and vanilla. Wood fired oven pizza paired with our wine van till farm winery. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Maurice carrie wineryvan roekel vineyards, temecula. The van ruiten family has been in the wine business for over 50 years. Everything needs to go just a little bit slower and with some extra care. Situated in the upper middle reach area of the northern russian river valley, amber ridge is a pedigreed vineyard that has brought forth many famous singlevineyard pinot noirs.
The van ruiten family has been growing grapes in the lodi area for more than 50 years. The production facilities of van ruiten family winery were constructed in 2000, but the familys farming roots go back far longer. In fact, famous lodi wines are characterized by their rich, fullbodied traits. Get ready to lick your plate clean at van ruiten family winery in lodi. But first, van wyks are learning the wine business from the retail perspective and work our way backwards and sideways.
Our pourer was friendly and accomodating for our group, and the tasting fee is low. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at van ruiten family winery. We entered the winery and viewed the list of wine flights offered for tasting. After more than fifty years, their ambition became a reality, as the van ruiten family winery was built just prior to the 2000 harvest. Please contact us by clicking the various service email links below for specific inquiries. With the flavors of rich black cherry, spice and vanilla. The winery offers many different grape varietals for reasonable prices, but overall the wines did not impress.
Van ruiten has a nice, open tasting room and a large parking lot for busy days. Our journey convinced us that the best opportunity to consistently and successfully create the focused, textured, yet graceful, pinot noir wines we treasure is in the russian river valley. Through his and subsequent generations sweat equity, the winery has emerged as one of lodis finest. Winery and tasting room hours van till farm winery. Van ruiten family winery 340 ca12 lodi, ca mapquest. Come join us for our sunday music on the patio series. After his arrival in the united states shortly after world war ii, john van ruiten sr. Van duzer vineyards is a sustainable producer of premium oregon pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay and riesling.
Van ruiten winery tonya steiger pure water testimonial. Van ruiten cabernet shiraz 2015 from lodi, california this nontraditional blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz builds upon the van ruiten tradition of making a wine blend that is rich and full bodied, yet very a. Established in 2007 by the partners of napa valleys far niente winery, enroute is the culmination of a more than 30year passion for pinot. We craft great wine, pair it with artisan pizza and serve them in a unique garden setting. Van ruiten 2016 cabernet sauvignon lodi rating and.
On the nose it displays aromas of fresh strawberries and cherries, with mild notes of clove and an airy sensation of forest floor after a light rain. Among the flourishing vines was the legendary lodi zinfandel. Join us in our tasting room to experience our awardwinning wines, complemented by the ambiance of our outdoor patio as we take you through our wine selections. For 50 years, the grapes grown in the van ruiten vineyards were harvested and shipped to other wineries every summer. Wine from van ruiten vineyards timeless wines order. Take your first right onto riverside road south and follow the blue winery signs. Van ruiten family vineyards lodi, california youtube. Located in the van duzer corridor of the willamette valley, the winery was established in 1998 with estate vines first planted in 1983. Bonham label, llc, 6 west design and van ruiten winery. Five decades later, the van ruitens farm over 800 acres of wine grapes, with only their optimum fruit destined to carry the family name. Boekenoogen vineyard and winery is located in the heart of the santa lucia highlands. His best results are 6th place in gc grand prix chantal biya, 2nd place in stage tour du cameroun and 8th place in gc tour du cameroun.
The van ruiten winery estate midway between the sierra foothills and san francisco bay delta, vineyards such as those owned by the van ruiten family profit from the ideal delta influenced climate cool afternoon breeze that produce ripe fullflavored zinfandels. It is two separate pieces fused together with an embossed wax seal. Once the winery is completed, it is their goal to purchase some land and plant a small vineyard in the not too distant future. Van roekel winery 34567 rancho california rd, temecula, ca. The finish is smoky and smooth making this an uniquely complex wine. Van ruiten family winery lodi wine tourism touring. You can be exposed to bpa when you consume foods or. Oregon camping trip van ruiten winery in lodi, ca to melrose vineyards in roseburg, or duration. For over 50 years, the lodi grapes grown in the van ruiten vineyards were harvested and shipped to other wineries every summer.
Pairing artisan pizzas to our craft wines are our niche. Enjoy music by local artists on our outdoor patio as you sip your favorite van ruiten wine and enjoy the ambiance of our vineyards. His desire to own l and was quickly realized when in the early 1950s, and with his personal. Boekenoogen vineyard and winery california winery advisor. They are also friendly and make all visitors feel like they are vips. The imported french, le panyol woodfired oven, bakes the finest gourmet pizzas youve ever tasted. Van ruiten family winery 340 w highway 12 lodi, ca. Join facebook to connect with an rutten and others you may know. Fruit flavors take the lead in this mediumbodied, lightly sweet wine.
There was a great outdoor area where a band was just warming up. Van ruiten family winery was founded 15 years ago, but its wine growing history dates back more than 65 years. Van ruiten family winery wineryvineyard lodi, california 47. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. The process of redesigning van ruiten s label took the better part of a year and three separate companies. Watch for special events at van wijk winery in sully. Discount on all bottle wine purchases varies based on club tier and 30% off all case purchases, either at our tasting room, by phone, or online. Dutch immigrant john van ruiten purchased his initial land during the 1950s. Enjoy a glass, bottle or even go through our tasting flight with friends and family. Wineries van ruiten family winery lodi wine commission. Follow van ruiten family winery s instagram account to see all 442 of their photos and videos. Bryan van rutten born 19931228 is a road racing cyclist from curacao.
In november of last year 2015, van ruiten family vineyards significant as one of the lodi viticultural areas largest, most established multigenerational and familyowned growerwineries took the bold step of bringing in john giannini as. Ivo van rutten is an actor, known for kruimeltje 1999. Check back often as our schedule is regularly updated. Located off starr road, 22 acres of rolling terrain were planted to our california pinot noir on bilateral vertical trellising. While a large number of california wineries can trace their existence to their ancestors immigration to this country at the beginning of the 20th century, the lodibased van ruiten family winery is. This familyfriendly temecula vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi 3 km of van roekel winery and rancho palomar winery.