History
Heritage Oak Winery stands on land that has been worked and lived upon by Tom Hoffman's family for nearly 150 years. In the 1860's, Tom's great-great-grandfather, James Christian, (born 1827), homesteaded a 400 acre farm along the Mokelumne River near Lockeford, California. Like many farmers in those days, he grew wheat. His home overlooked the river from its location about a half mile east of where the winery would stand more than a century later. Today the existing vineyards, where Tom grows Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, lie on a third of the total acreage farmed by Tom's Great-great grandfather James. Though it is smaller, the sense of heritage remains. Loyalty to the land runs deep.
Specialties
At Heritage Oak we bring together wine, a friendly atmosphere, music and nature. Visit our quiet tasting room 6 miles east of Lodi, CA where you can watch our hummingbirds or walk to our beach on the Mokelumne River for a quiet picnic with friends.