125

Number of grape varieties grown in Lodi, California, making the AVA the most genetically diverse winegrowing area in the state. It’s also the region with the most old vines. Just over 40% of Lodi’s 110,000 acres, is planted with zinfandel vines—many of which are 50+ years old. (Reminder note to self: old vine zin is terrific for Thanksgiving).

What Is Fiasco?

“Based on chemistry, DNA, ancient texts, art, ethnography and experimental archaeology, it’s clear that as humans, we are set up as biological creatures to drink alcohol.”

— Dr. Patrick McGovern, Director of Biomolecular Archaeology, University
of Pennsylvania, and author of Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture

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