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Estimated percentage lower the 2025 California grape harvest is expected to be than the previous year. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Chardonnay is related genetically to what grape variety? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Pinot Noir

B. Viognier

C. Merlot

D. Sauvignon Blanc

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.