Best of California, Poured in Lodi

Where should you go to experience California’s top award-winning wines? The 2026 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition results point to Lodi. The competition’s top honors, Best of Show Red and Best of Show White, went to Lodi-grown wines. Add in multiple “Best Of California” varietal awards and 182 medals to wines from across the region, and this year's judging offers a snapshot of what's pouring in Lodi's tasting rooms right now. Results like these are worth tasting in person. All you need is a weekend and a tank of gas. Lodi's tasting rooms will handle the rest. The 6 Best of California Winners from Lodi Each of these wines was named the best of its varietal or category in the entire state of California: 2023 Inkblot Cabernet Franc, Michael David Winery (100 points, Double Gold) Awards: Best of Show – Red; Best of Region – Red; Best of California Cabernet Franc 2025 Grenache Blanc, Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards (99 points, Double Gold) A

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