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Our Vineyards

A core value at Bokisch Ranches is pride in our work and every one of our team members wants to share our vineyard love with you.

Süss Vineyard

This Süss Vineyard is located in the Clements Hills appellation of Lodi, far from the other old-vine vineyards of the region. This lonely outpost of exquisite Zinfandel was planted in the early 1930’s, and has consistently produced intensely aromatic fruit with high acidity. The vineyard is stately and exemplifies the essence of “old vine” Lodi. In 2014, the Süess family entrusted us to lovingly restore this vineyard after many years of neglect.

Linden Ridge Vineyard

This vineyard is nestled on the last ridges of ancient volcanic mud flows before the elevation drops down into the fertile San Joaquin Valley. The larger blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Malbec are bisected by vernal swales and pools that sprout with lively blooms of California wild flowers in the Spring. Tri-colored blackbirds are a frequent site near these waterways. The smaller blocks of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Verdejo are found along the northern edge of the property, planted on north-facing, steep terrain. 

Liberty Oaks Vineyard

The Liberty Oaks Vineyard holds a special place in our hearts. It is the second vineyard of Tempranillo that we planted in Lodi and soon became our prize! The soils of Liberty Oaks are San Joaquin Clay Loam, which is California's official state soil. They were deposited along ancient riverways that changed courses along the valley floor over a period of 250,000 years.

Clay Station Vineyard

The steep rolling hills of Clay Station, the most ancient soils that Bokisch Vineyards farms, are over 450,000 years old! The earth here is depleted of nutrients and organic matter, which serves well to control the inherit vigor of Verdejo. We found this is a perfect location for whites and reds. Our Verdejo and Garnacha Blanca thrive in the soils along with Malbec and Petit Sirah.

Vista Luna Vineyard

Vista Luna Vineyards is nestled within the gently rolling hills of Borden Ranch, located at the eastern extreme of Lodi.  This vineyard is defined by its 450,000 year-old soils that hug the Sierra Nevada foothills.  These volcanic, ancient, cobbly soils help to concentrate, and define the aromatic profile and structure of the resultant wines.  Our vineyard also benefits from the Delta breezes that serve to cool the landscape at night, allowing the vines to retain their high, natural acidity.  Each block is organically farmed, with an eye to improving soil health and ecosystem diversity.  Come visit our vineyard soon to see Red Tailed Hawks, Barn Owls, Wild Turkeys, Cottontails and Tri-colored Blackbirds live amongst our Albarino, Garnacha Blanca and Graciano vines!

Terra Alta Vineyard

This is the first parcel of land Markus and Liz Bokisch purchased and developed into a vineyard. Markus chose this parcel because its climate and soil were almost identical to the vineyards he farmed in the Vaca Mountains of Napa Valley. Those vineyards, just like Terra Alta, were perfect for Mediterranean varieties.

Las Cerezas Vineyard

In 1998, Markus and Liz purchased the Las Cerezas property as their home and they developed the vineyard in 1999. This small 3-acre organic vineyard is the “Motherblock" for the Bokisch Spanish varieties. Markus selected these varieties from unique blocks in Spain. 

Patriot Oaks Vineyard

Brian and Beth Colburn found their perfect piece of heaven on a hilly outcrop at the eastern edge of the Clements Hills - Lodi AVA. This sandy location was ideally suited for Petit Verdot. This variety grows extremely long canes with brilliant, yellow tendrils.

Andrus Island Vineyard

Warren & Noel Gomes wanted to plant a Portuguese variety in honor of their origins. We were interested in seeing how Albariño would fare in the California Delta. A perfect match was born. The Gomes’ Andrus Island Albariño is reminiscent of the wines made along Iberia’s Atlantic Coast. The vineyard is nestled up against the Georgiana Slough levee.

Sheldon Hills Vineyard

Sheldon Hills Vineyards is about as far north and east as you can get, and still be in the Sloughhouse and Lodi AVA’s! We chose this site to plant our Monastrell because this variety loves heat. The site is furthest away from the delta breezes that cool Lodi, making it a good match for this variety. The hot days and the soil’s gravel content help ripen these Monastrell’s plump, purple clusters in late September.