Our Lodi Wine Country adventure took us to Bokisch Vineyards, a family-owned winery specializing in wines produced from Spanish grape varieties. The husband and wife team, Markus and Liz Bokisch, began production in the early 2000’s as tribute to Markus's Spanish heritage. It was their love for Spanish food and wine inspired them to produce domestic Spanish varieties. We were delighted to discover their wines!
Bokisch Vineyards, Lodi Wine Country © Spaswinefood
Bokisch Vineyards Wine Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie Platter
We choose to explore Bokisch Vineyards Cava and Spanish wines.
Bokisch Vineyards farms organically and sustainably in the Clement Hills AVA of Lodi.
Lodi Wine Country © Spaswinefood
That September afternoon we sat outside in the shade, overlooking the vineyard.
Our wine tasting began with a rose.
Some of the other wines we enjoyed included:
For sure enjoying these wines with friends made it extra special.
We were also well treated during our visit.
We enjoyed learning about Bokisch wines and appreciated the excellent service. Bokisch Vineyards' goal for its Spanish wines is to reflect the rich winemaking traditions of his (Markus) family's homeland, blending Old World influence with California's unique terroir.
After the wine tasting we checked in at our hotel for the weekend. Next, we were off to dinner at The Gypsy Bistro.
The Gypsy Bistro is located in the historic town of Lockeford, California. It is housed inside a former 150,000-gallon concrete wine tank, a remnant of the Old Lockeford Winery. The winery was established in 1946, and served local grape growers until the 1970s.
It was after reading the above description that I made dinner reservations at The Gypsy Bistro. I would highly recommend making a reservation well in advance to avoid disappointment.
We totally loved our dining experience at The Gypsy Bistro. It was delightful ending to our day in Lodi Wine Country. While Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA) is most famous for its Zinfandel however, there are over one hundred grape varieties planted in the Lodi Appellation, so there is something for everyone. If you have a passion for wines produced from Spanish grape varieties then put Bokisch Vineyards on your list.
Lodi Wine Country travels with friends is pura vida! You will fall in love with Lodi’s hospitality, and discover some of its wine gems. Bokisch Vineyards is the perfect stop for a taste of Spain. While my wine country travels takes me to wine regions around the world, it was priceless to have this wine adventure with friends in Lodi. I invite you to join me in my travels in Lodi, California, and elsewhere in the sharing of these adventures at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon and at Spaswinefood on Bluesky and Facebook.
Sharon
Lodi, California
September 2025
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For those planning to visit Lodi Wine Country I would highly recommend stopping at the Wine Visitors Center, 2545 W Turner Rd, Lodi, CA 95242. The Lodi Wine Visitor Center is a must-visit for wine enthusiasts. It is located on Turner Road, next to Wine & Roses. The center offers a comprehensive introduction to the Lodi Appellation. Visitors can learn about the region's winemaking process and the impact of night breezes from the Sacramento Delta on vine growth. There are over 200 Lodi bottles available, including those from small-batch vintners without their own tasting room. There is no shortage of options to explore from the large collection of Lodi wines. It is also a very inexpensive tasting ($12 for 4), and the wine tasting menu changes weekly. It is nice to hang out there and learn a bit about the different wineries.
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