Twisted Cedar
Twisted Cedar produces wines from Lodi, California's warm Central Valley region, where old vines and diurnal temperature swings shape bold, structured reds and whites. The winery's Malbec and Petit-Petite blend—a combination of Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah—both earned 90-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast, reflecting the depth and ripeness characteristic of the appellation. A Chardonnay rounds out the portfolio at 87.4 points. Lodi's continental climate and sandy loam soils favor wines with ripe fruit and pronounced tannin structure, qualities evident in Twisted Cedar's focus on Malbec and Bordeaux-adjacent varietals. The winery operates in a region historically defined by value and substance rather than prestige, yet continues to produce wines that meet critical benchmarks.
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Wine Enthusiast