Sloughhouse AVA
Sloughhouse AVA encompasses high rolling terrain at Lodi’s northeastern edge. warm inland conditions with elevation and less direct Delta cooling, rocky, low-vigor volcanic clay and gravelly upland soils, and varied exposures shape structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel.
Overview
Sloughhouse AVA occupies high rolling terrain at Lodi’s northeastern edge. Elevation, waterways, and distance from marine influence create meaningful local differences. Warm inland conditions with elevation and less direct Delta cooling guide ripening, while rocky, low-vigor volcanic clay and gravelly upland soils influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
Geography & Climate
The AVA encompasses high rolling terrain at Lodi’s northeastern edge, with terraces, slopes, and waterways creating important variation.
Soils
Rocky, low-vigor volcanic clay and gravelly upland soils influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine Styles
The area is best represented by structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel.