Heritage & Horizons Regional Tour
October 29-31, 2025
Livermore Valley, Lodi & The Delta
Welcome!
The Heritage and Horizons Regional Tour will bring together a variety of GBM participants for a week of learning, exploring, experiencing California wine. The program is designed to offer a deeper understanding of California wines through vineyard visits, tastings, master classes and more.
This site provides your itinerary, helpful travel information, key resources on California wine and will also link to a digital wine catalogue on the Bottlebooks platform. The catalogue includes a complete list of the wines featured during the program. We will share instructions on how to use the tool to maximize its functionality.”
Click “View Wines” to see the wineries currently confirmed for your tour. This page will continue to update as more wines are submitted.
Wednesday, October 29
Check out and load luggage on the bus between 9-9:30am
Overnight at Wine & Roses in Lodi
Wente Family Vineyards
Tasting & Lunch
11:15am
Depart from CIA Copia for Wente Vineyards
1:00pm
Tasting, Lunch & Discussion on The Course/Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Hosts
Nikki Wente, 5th Generation
Michael Parr, Vice President, International
Hotel Check-In
5:30pm
Check-in
6:15pm
Please meet in the lobby at 6:15pm to depart for dinner
Oak Farm Vineyards
Dinner hosted by Lodi Vintners
6:30pm
Step into an unforgettable evening at Oak Farm Vineyards, where innovation meets tradition in California winemaking. Enjoy an exclusive walk-around tasting and dinner with a visionary group of winemakers redefining the future of California viticulture. Celebrate Lodi’s role as a leader in the state’s vibrant wine scene, with wines crafted from more than 130 grape varieties grown right here. From bold Mediterranean varietals to adventurous blends, discover why Lodi has become a destination for curious wine lovers and a hub of creative experimentation.
Wineries
Bokisch Vineyards, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards, Lorenza Wine, Oak Farm Vineyards, Peltier Winery & Vineyards, Perlegos Family Wines
Lodi Masterclass
Lodi Winegrape Commission
8:30am-10:00am
MASTERCLASS: LODI UNCOVERED
Speaker
Stuart Spencer, Executive Director – Lodi WineGrape Commission
Dive into Lodi’s diverse soils, Mediterranean climate, and over 130 grape varieties in this engaging masterclass. Discover how growers innovate to tackle climate and vineyard challenges. Meet Lodi’s vineyard dogs—Malbec, Sauvi B, Cab, and Zinny—who help protect the vines, and celebrate the creativity, resilience, and ingenuity that make Lodi a trailblazing wine region.
Bechthold Cinsaut Vineyard
Tour & Tasting
10:15am
Tour & Tasting
Dating to 1886, Bechthold is Lodi’s oldest continuously farmed vineyard and a rare example of vines on their own roots. Its head-trained Cinsaut produces bright, aromatic wines, showcasing Lodi’s innovation, resilience, and rich viticultural heritage.
Michael David Winery
Tasting & Lunch
11:00am
Tasting & Lunch
Hosts
Jacob Woodworth, DTC Manager
Jeff Farthing, Director of Winemaking
Klinker Brick Winery
Winemaker Roundtable & Tasting
1:30pm
UNEXPECTED WHITES
Think you know Lodi wine? Think again. Join pioneering winemakers for a tasting of vibrant, unexpected white wines, where bright acidity, lush fruit, and expressive character showcase the region’s unique terroir. Witness the bold experimentation and expressive character that make Lodi whites exciting, dynamic, and unforgettable.
Winemakers & Wineries
Christina Lopez (Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards)
Markus Niggli (Markus Wine Co.)
Joseph Smith (Klinker Brick Winery)
Susy Vasquez (LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards)
Break at Hotel
3:45pm-5:15pm
Please meet in the lobby at 5:15pm for departure.
Mettler Family Vineyards
Old Vine Zinfandel Tasting & BBQ Dinner
5:30pm
OLD VINE LEGENDS
Join Lodi’s Zinfandel specialists for an exclusive tasting and BBQ at Mettler Family Vineyards. Home to California’s largest collection of own-rooted, historic vines—some dating back to the 1800s—Lodi offers a rare glimpse into winemaking history with California’s quintessential wine. Celebrate Lodi’s rich heritage and the dedication of growers who have preserved these expressive old vine vineyards for generations.
Friday, October 31
Depart Wine & Roses at 8:30am (with Luggage)
Overnight at San Francisco Marriott Marquis
McManis Family Vineyards
Tour & Tasting
9:00am
Sustainability discussion and tasting at Forest Lake Vineyard
Bogle Vineyards
Tour, Tasting & Lunch
11:15am
Tour, Tasting & Lunch
Hosts
Ryan Bogle, Owner
Eric Aafedt, VP of Winemaking
Brent Shortridge, VinDeCal
Old Vine Conference
Tasting & Dinner
3:00 pm – Old Vine Grand Tasting at CIA Copia
6:00 pm – Jancis Robinson and Paul Draper, In Conversation
7:00 pm – Closing Dinner
8:30 / 9:00 pm – Buyers depart for San Francisco on GBM Shuttle Buses
Overnight
Marriott Marquis, San Francisco
Level Up Your
California Wine Knowledge
Capstone is California’s premier wine certification program, designed for both professionals and wine enthusiasts. With four levels of study, it covers everything from geography and viticulture to producers, the wine business, and more. Developed by leading global experts, the multilingual curriculum offers a comprehensive path from novice to expert.