Lodi & North Valley includes Lodi, Capay Valley, Clarksburg, Clements Hills, Mokelumne River, Sloughhouse, Borden Ranch, Dunnigan Hills, Alta Mesa and Cosumnes River. Lodi was divided into seven nested appellations in 2006 because soil, climate and topography affect grape and wine character. Mokelumne River's deep sandy loam provides drainage, supports vine health and naturally moderates yields. Jahant is defined by its pinkish Rocklin-Jahant loam.
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- Sierra FoothillsNo producers listed yetSierra Foothills extends east from the Central Valley toward the Sierra Nevada. It is a hot inland area with cool nights and vineyards as high as 3,500 feet. Red grapes lead, with Zinfandel accounting for about half of production.
- South Valley1 producerSouth Valley corresponds geographically to the San Joaquin Valley in the southern Central Valley. Growers work through hot, dry summers and foggy, rainy winters, producing grapes for raisins, table grapes, wine and juice concentrate.