Tasting Room:

Wines can be sampled and purchased at the winery
17303 N. DeVries Rd Lodi, CA 95242

Jan-April: by appointment
(209) 367-0467

May-Dec: Sat & Sun
 12-4pm
or by appointment
In both our vineyard and winery, we use farming practices that insure what we do is good for the environment, employees, the community, and consumers.

Spenker Winery and Vineyards has been proudly CERTIFIED GREEN through the Lodi Rules program since 2006.

Explore this page to see examples of how we carry out our Green goals, as well as find more information on what it means to practice sustainable agriculture.

Check out some of the creatures we have roaming the vineyard here: Vineyard Wildlife
Planting Hedgerow

Students taking a Sustainable Agriculture class at the University of the Pacific came out at the beginning of February to help plant a hedgerow along our property.
What we're planting:

We selected plants that are native to California, particularly the Lodi area. These plants are drought tolerant and are home to beneficial insects and birds.

  • Valley Oak Trees
  • Quail Bush
  • Hollyberry
  • Coffeeberry
  • Yarrow
  • Wild Lilac
Wild Lilac(r) & Coffeeberry
Why plant a hedgerow?

A hedgerow is a beneficial addition to the vineyard for several reasons. 

  • Beneficial insects
  • Dust & traffic control
  • Noxious weed prevention
  • Pest control
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Beautification of the property
  • Native plant restoration 
Coffeeberry
Quail Bush

About Sustainable Agriculture


Farming the BEST

Lodi's fertile soils are the epitome of California's prized agricultural land. Making sure that it is used and enjoyed in the most responsible manner is at the heart of the Lodi Rules Sustainable Agriculture program. Sustainable agriculture practices aim to improve all aspects of farming, from plant to consumer. To be Certified Green in the Lodi Rules program extensive plans must be made, records kept for activities in the vineyard, and decisions made based on what is best for the land, the wildlife, the grower, and the consumer. Environmental, economical, and social responsibility on the farm are crucial to a healthy, stable, and bright future for California. Spenker Winery and Vineyards is honored to be a leading participant in this effort.