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oak ridge winery where lodi’s past & future meet

our winery represents everything lodi used to be –generational family farming and bulk winemaking cooperatives – and everythng that lodi is becoming: an ava with incredible diversity and ability to create high-quality wines, while maintaining a very approachable, family-owned experience.

- raquel casity general manager, partner, grower

OAK RIDGE WINERY: a History

Angelo Maggio emigrates to the USA with his wife, Louisa, from Italy.

East-Side Winery, a winemaking cooperative, is built in Lodi. As many as 100 growers would process their grapes here.

Rudy and two partners place a bid on the now bankrupt East Side Winery. Turns out – they were the only bidders!

Renamed: Oak Ridge Winery

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Rudy Maggio, grandson of Angelo, joins the board of directors at East-Side Winery. “Oak Ridge Wines” becomes the major label at the co-op.

The first Zinfandel vineyard is planted on Ray Road, next to their homestead.

Rudy steps back and his three daughters – Lisa, Shelly, and Raquel – start overseeing operations.

The Maggio family celebrates 20 years of ownership with the launch of Maggio Estates – their first luxury tier wine for the wholesale market.

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The Maggio family starts farming their vineyards in accordance with LODI RULES, America’s original sustainability program.

The winery purchases a Pellenc Selectiv’ Process Vision 2 – elevating the winekaing process for the premium lables. Laura Durham joins ORW as Chief Winemaker.

2023 + Beyond

Oak Ridge Winery prepares to expand their presence and story, with the refresh of popular Old Soul brand and the launch of a new luxury tier wine, East Side Crossing.

farmers first: 5th generation growers

Our legacy began in 1906, when our great grandfather, Angelo Maggio, immigrated to Lodi from the Italian coast of Genova. Our family has cultivated the land here for over a century–our values and philosophies as clear as the day the first cuttings were planted.

Originally built in 1934, the winery itself was once a wine-making cooperative, East-Side Winery. Angelo, his son Roy, and eventually grandson Rudy, were active participants, supplying grapes to winemakers around the country. When the facility was placed on the market in 2002, Rudy saw an opportunity to expand on their history of grape growing and produce quality wines of their own – transforming it into the production powerhouse that is Oak Ridge Winery.

Rudy’s three daughters, each wine growers in their own right, now oversee the operations at Oak Ridge Winery, with a focus on hospitality, brand building, and expansion.

Their vineyards, along with those of their father’s, account for 2,500 acres throughout the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA).

As the longest operating winery in Lodi, we have grown from our modest beginnings into a state-of-the-art winemaking facility; committed to innovation and progressive wine making practices, we continue our family’s heritage that began here over a century ago.

Pictured left to right: Raquel Casity, Lisa Kammerer, Shelly Maggio Woltkamp

the legacy of LODI

This facility has operated continuously since the end of Prohibition. Originally built in 1934, it was once a wine-making cooperative called East Side Winery. As many as 100 growers at a time would process their fruit here, and like most wineries at the time, it was largely industrial – specializing in bulk wine, fortified wines, and brandy.

The winery has undergone extensive improvements over the last 20 years – an eclectic blend of history and innovation. Oak Ridge now has upwards of 2,000 wine barrels in use – French, American, and Hungarian –and over 8 million gallons of tank space.

A 50,000 gallon redwood barrel serves as the iconic tasting room at Oak Ridge Winery, having been in that location since 1964!

lodi ava

Lodi is nestled in between the Sierra Nevada foothills and the San Francisco Bay, where the uniquely Mediterranean climate helps grapes thrive.

Our oldest vines are over 50 years old, and the majority of vineyards reside within the Mokelumne River sub-apellation of the Lodi AVA.

100,000 acres of winegrapes are planted in Lodi, producing over 20% of California’s wine grapes. Over 12% of all wine sold in the U.S.A. is from Lodi!

estate grown sustainably produced

Oak Ridge Winery is proud to farm our vineyards in accordance with Lodi Rules; a third party certified program created for the Lodi Appellation. It signifies a commitment to rigorous, scientifically sound sustainable winegrowing.

In farming, environmental responsibility is a multifaceted undertaking. Our commitment to sustainability is best illustrated by our

SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT

Regular testing helps us measure the mix of nutrients and water in the soil, and drip irrigation ensures we are watering the vines responsibly.

ECOSYSTEM PRESERVATION

We encourage the biodiversity of our land with responsible water usage, natural forms of pest management and native cover crops.

COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE

Acts to preserve our land for future generations could not be fulfilled without the right winery team. LODI RULES dedicates a portion of its guidelines to the nurturing of the industry’s people.

All of our wine labels are produced from vineyards that adhere to these standards, and bear the “Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing, Certified Green” seal.

we are stewards of the land

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Maggio Family Vineyards

Every year as spring approaches, we watch our vineyards bloom with the promise of another fruitful harvest. A symbol of hope and rebirth, the awakening of the vines reaffirms our commitment to sustainable wine growing; the persistence of five generations of farming evident in the quality of our wine.

ZINFANDEL

Blackberry, raspberry, spicy oak

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Blackberry jam, black cherry, vanilla

CHARDONNAY

Meyer lemon, pineapple, mango

MERLOT

Dark fruits, chocolate, baking spices

Dark berries, toasty oak, savory flavors

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Tropical fruits, lemongrass, clementine

Blackberry, blueberry, hints of oak

Bright citrus, juicy pear, herbal notes,

PETITE SIRAH

PINOT NOIR

PINOT GRIGIO

T.N.T.

Unbashedly, unapologetically, Lodi. Let’s blow the roof of Lodi misconceptions. Let us show you the best bang for your buck – explosive flavors, bombastic punch, smoky aromatics. Our family owned vineyards allow us to craft beautiful representations of each varietal at an incredible value. We lean into the characteristics that define the Lodi appellation; we embrace them and make them ours. We need to warn you, though – T.N.T. can be highly addicting and dangerously delicious. Please remember to handle with care.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Raspberry jam, bing cherry, integrated oak

CHARDONNAY

Pear & apple, refreshing citrus, vanilla notes

PINOT NOIR

Spiced cloves, black cherry, cedar & vanilla

ZINFANDEL

Plum & blackberry, hint of licorice, peppercorn spice

FIRECRACKER RED

Black plum, chocolate cherry, raspberry preserves

Three Girls

Three Girls is an expression of exceptional wine growing and cultivation from the fourth generation of the Maggio family winegrowers. This trio of sisterhood represents the Mediator, the Instigator, and the Influencer – celebrate the women in wine.

Three Girls exhibits bright fruit flavors with higher acidity. A little flashier, but varietally correct, these wines are best described as “fun”!

CABERNET

Blackberry, vanilla, dark plum

Lemon peel, guava, tropical pineapple

Pear, orange zest, white peach

SAUVIGNON CHARDONNAY SAUVIGNON BLANC

OZV

The flagship brand of Oak Ridge Winery, OZV “Old Zin Vines,” represents the literal and figurative roots of the Lodi Appellation and the Maggio Family. Crafted from our oldest Zinfandel vines – with an average age of fifty years – these wines exude the unique character of the Lodi terroir and honor a long wine-growing heritage.

OZV is a line of Zinfandel, or Zinfandel based, wines, and add tend to showcase indulgent fruit flavors and smooth texture.

OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

Raspberry syrup, blackberry jam, dark chocolate

RED BLEND

Rich plum, smooth chocolate, mild tannins

ROSÉ OF PRIMIVITO

Strawberry, nectarine, pink grapefruit

Old Soul

A connection to the past, and the promise of the future. The seasons change and the swing sways, yet the oak tree remains. Growing ever taller, the roots deeper, it is the steward of the land, an old soul gently guiding the next generation, sharing its stories, experiences and history.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Black cherry, currants, chocolate

Bing cherry, black plum, tobacco

OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

Blueberry, berry preserves, cinnamon spice

CHARDONNAY

Ripe apricot, pineapple, vanilla

Blackberry, plum, dark chocolate

Tasting notes here

PINOT NOIR

PETITE SIRAH

FOLKLORE

Moss Roxx

The Zinfandel for Moss Roxx is harvested from our oldest vineyards – land that has been farmed for a century, and is laden with rocks and gravelly soil near the Mokelumne River. The boulders and vines are covered in moss from the years of exposure to the elements. Out of this experience was born the unique moniker, “Moss Roxx,” and a nuanced, concentrated Zinfandel.

OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

Berries & plum, ginger, cinnamon

Blazon

In the Oak Ridge portfolio, Blazon displays a distinct winemaking style and exemplifies the winery’s commitment to constant evolution and improvement. Meaning to display prominently or vividly, Blazon proudly showcases the symbiotic nature of wine and oak.

Our bold Lodi fruit is paired with the perfect complement in a barrel, resulting in wines that are incredibly aromatic and fruit forward, with imparted flavors that span the scale from vanilla to spice, depending on the barrel chosen.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Raspberry, black cherry, spiced oak

MERLOT

Blackberry, raspberry, toasted oak

Cherry cola, raspberry, vanilla

Tropical fruit, toasted coconut, vanilla

PINOT NOIR

CHARDONNAY

Maggio Estates

Of the 2,500 acres that comprise the Maggio Estate, the best lots are selected for this namesake wine. Meaning “May” in Italian, Maggio represents the new growth of spring, the promise of a fruitful harvest, and the continued commitment to sustainable wine growing practices; the persistence of five generations of farming evident in the quality of wine.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Boysenberry pie, mocha, plush tannins

CHARDONNAY

Orange blossom, spicy oak, meyer lemon cream