Drava Wines

Drava Wines

1378 E Turner Rd, Ste D, Lodi CA 95240
www.dravawines.com

Region: Lodi

Owners: Steve and William Carson

Winemaker: Steve Carson

About: Drava Wines is owned and operated by brothers Steve and William Carson. A true garagiste winery crushing around 5 tons per year, focusing on unusual varietals. We make different wines every year so the tasting list changes frequently. Small lot, hand harvested, Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable wines.

What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Teroldego. It’s one of the few wine grapes that consistently delivers good full-bodied wines.

What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Peloursin, planted by Richard Ripken. He took me barrel tasting at his former winery and there were several varietals he grew and made that I’d never tasted before, and I told him I’ll buy one ton of each in the future. I have made all of them since.

What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Learning new flavor profiles, and the story of where the grapes came from.