Overview

Lodi – Heart of California’s Premium Wine Business

Production of premium quality wines is the economic engine that drives the Lodi-Woodbridge region.   Supported by over 90,000 acres of vineyards that surround the Lodi community, Lodi-Woodbridge winegrape growers annually produce a crop worth more than $350 million.  Nearly 40% of California’s premium wine grapes are grown in this region, making Lodi the “ Winegrape Capital of the World”.
Lodi-Woodbridge enjoys the perfect environment for wine production.  The region is warmed by valley sun during the day and cooled by the Delta breezes at night.  Soils rich in minerals give Lodi-Woodbridge wines their unique quality and flavor.  Abundant water from nearby rivers allows for consistent quality and quantity from vintage to vintage.

The Lodi-Woodbridge area has been a respected part of California’s wine industry for over 100 years. Today, some of the State’s most important wineries rely on grapes grown in the Lodi-Woodbridge region including Robert Mondavi.  Over 60 wineries, half with tasting rooms, grace the area.  Lodi is also home to the nation’s fastest growing brands, Seven Deadly Zins and the Jewel Collection.

Downtown Revitalization

The vitality of any city is its core.  Lodi has ensured its vitality by investing over $25 million to revitalize its core downtown area.  The investment dividends continue with the attraction of a multiplex cinema, restaurants, specialty shops, and wine tasting rooms.  The vibrancy of collaborative efforts by the active (and downtown rooted) Chamber of Commerce, Downtown and Tourism business improvement districts guarantee a steady stream of visitors.  The semi-annual Lodi Street Fair brings 30,000 shoppers to each event.  Weekly farmers’ markets attract 5,000 customers during the Valley’s balmy summer evenings.  Featured are an abundance of locally grown specialty produce and beer and wine crafted by our many award-winning producers.  Monthly “Art Hops” draw aficionados to the galleries, bistros, and coffee shops that participate in this new promotional concept.  Prospects for a quality hotel and more white linen restaurants look promising as the City of Lodi refocuses its business attraction efforts to support this charming and historic downtown.

Major & Targeted Industry

Wine, Food, Tourism, & Agribusiness

Cottage Bakery                                                 Breads, cookies, & cakes
General Mills, Inc.                                             Cereal & food mixes
Miller Packing Company                                   Sausage & smoked meats
Pacific Coast Producers                                    Canning
Wine and Roses Inn & Spa                               Destination hotel, restaurant, and spa
Woodbridge-Robert Mondavi                          Wine producers

Plastics

CertainTeed Corporation                                    Plastic pipe/fencing extrusioN
Dart Container Company                                    Styrofoam containers
Epic Plastics                                                       Benderboard & decking materials
Quashnick Tool Corporation                              Injection molding
Schaefer Systems International, Inc.                    Injection molding
Scientific Specialties Inc.                                     Injection molding

Manufacturing and General Services

Blue Shield of California                                  Insurance claims processing
Holz Rubber Co.                                               Industrial rubber products
Kubota Tractors                                               Trailer packs/assembly & shipping
LMI/All Country Glass                                      Glass manufacturing
Lodi Iron Works                                                Iron products
Lustre-Cal Nameplate Corp.                          Custom identification products manufacturing
Valley Industries                                                Trailer hitch manufacturing