Estate Crush

Lodi, CA · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-18

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Estate Crush runs a downtown tasting room that opened in December 2009, with a by-the-glass and tasting menu that changes often. The bottle list spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, and more than 300 Estate Crush-produced wines have been competition medalists. The Cellar Club adds a 20% discount on all wines, small-production and library access, and private barrel tastings by appointment. The tasting room is temporarily closed to prepare and bottle new wines, with re-opening planned for Spring 2026.

What should I order?: Start with the Moscato, Chiara, 2023, a sparkling wine with citrus, stone fruit, and orange blossom from a 30-case lot. The Albariño, Estate Crush, 2023, from Kolber Uptown Ranch and fermented in stainless steel, brings bright citrus and pineapple. For red, the Stellina, Old Vine, 2019 'Finali e Inizi' Zinfandel shows violet, red and blueberry aromas with white pepper.
Who will enjoy this place?: Drinkers who value medal-winning, small-lot wines across sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert styles. The Cellar Club suits those who want a 20% discount on all wines, quarterly or semi-annual shipments, library wine access, and private barrel tastings by appointment.
When should I go?: Plan a visit for Spring 2026, when the tasting room is scheduled to re-open after closing temporarily to prepare and bottle new wines. The tasting and by-the-glass menu changes often, so a return visit later in the season may show a different selection.
What should I expect to spend?: Bottles range from $16 for the Chardonnay, Estate Crush, 2021 to $40 for Tierra Luna Cellars Zinfandel 2022. Online shop prices run $20 to $40, with featured wines at $24–$32. Cellar Club members receive a 20% discount on all wines.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: More than 300 Estate Crush-produced wines have been selected as medalists in competitions including the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Sunset Magazine, and San Francisco Chronicle. Individual awards span Best of Class, Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Cellar Club adds a 20% discount, small-production and library wine access, and private barrel tastings by appointment.

Beverage categories

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Wine

The bottle list covers sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, with more than 300 Estate Crush-produced competition medalists. The tasting and by-the-glass menu changes often. The tasting room is temporarily closed to prepare and bottle new wines, with re-opening planned for Spring 2026.

Menu strengths

— More than 300 Estate Crush-produced wines have been selected as medalists in prestigious competitions, with individual awards including Best of Class, Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
— The full wine list includes sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines by the bottle, and the tasting and by-the-glass menu changes often.
— The Cellar Club offers a 20% discount on all wines, access to small production and library wines, and private barrel tastings by appointment.

Standout selections

— Moscato, Chiara, 2023 — sparkling, light and refreshing with citrus, stone fruit and orange blossom flavors, 30 cases produced, $26.
— Albariño, Estate Crush, 2023 — from Kolber Uptown Ranch, 100% stainless steel with bright citrus and pineapple flavors, 20 cases bottled, $18.
— Stellina, Old Vine, 2019 "Finali e Inizi" — Zinfandel, smooth, elegant and floral with violet, red and blueberry aromas and hints of white pepper, 50 cases produced, $32.
— Estate Crush, Touriga Nacional, 2020 — dessert wine, deep colored, smooth and fruit-forward with profound depth of flavor and distinct floral characteristics, $30.

Pricing: Bottles $16–$40; online shop $20–$40, featured $24–$32; Cellar Club 20% discount on all wines.

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