Lodi, California, is particularly renowned for its old vine Zinfandel, with some vineyards boasting vines that are over 100 years old. These ancient, own-rooted vines, many of which were planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are cherished for their ability to produce low yields of more concentrated flavors. The sandy loam soils in Lodi have helped preserve these old vines by protecting them from phylloxera, allowing them to thrive for decades.