We are kind of cheating on this one, as we never made it into the tasting room! But we had a good reason (and we will re-visit so we can meet our challenge requirements). Alison, a friend, neighbor and Creative Director for Bokisch, invited several of us to the Bokisch pick-up party. They were celebrating the newest releases of their Tizona label.

Bokisch is about 20 minutes from Lodi, out by Lockeford. It actually has some rolling hills, which is not something you usually see in our neck of the woods.

The pick-up party was a blast! They served a really tasty lunch and, of course, wine. There was live music, and, wait for it, flamenco dancers! All in keeping with the Spanish varieties of Bokisch Vineyards.

Details:

• East of Lodi, near Lockeford
• 18921 Atkins Road
• http://www.bokischvineyards.com

More information will follow once we actually visit the tasting room…