Zin Lab · Lockeford winery
Become a winemaker for a day.
Blend wines pulled straight from our barrels, then bottle, cork and label your own 750ml creation to take home.
- $99 per person
- 1–2 hours
- Groups of 2–14
- 21+
How it works
Step into our barrel room and work with wine straight from the barrel. No experience needed: our winemaking team guides you from first taste to final cork.
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Discover the science
Learn what each varietal brings (structure, fruit, spice, tannin) and how they change when blended.
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Create and experiment
With our winemaking team guiding you, try combinations until you find the balance you like.
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Craft your signature
Finalize your blend, then bottle it, cork it and put your label on it.
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Take it home
Leave with a 750ml bottle of wine you made, and the know-how to talk about blending like a pro.
What we're blending now
The varietals on the table this session. You'll learn how to balance them to build your blend.
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Zinfandel
2023 · 15.2% ABV
- Bold
- 75 out of 100
- Fruity
- 94 out of 100
- Spicy
- 41 out of 100
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Sangiovese
2022 · 14.9% ABV
- Bold
- 59 out of 100
- Fruity
- 74 out of 100
- Spicy
- 70 out of 100
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Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · 14.5% ABV
- Bold
- 94 out of 100
- Fruity
- 78 out of 100
- Spicy
- 23 out of 100
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Barbera
2022 · 14.8% ABV
- Bold
- 74 out of 100
- Fruity
- 60 out of 100
- Spicy
- 43 out of 100
Book Zin Lab
$99 per person
Club members save 20% for up to 2 guests. Private bookings available: call (209) 367-3773.
Every session includes
- 1–2 hour guided blending session in the barrel room
- Barrel samples you can't taste anywhere else
- Professional blending tools and materials
- One 750ml bottle of your blend to take home
Ages 21+. Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a refund.
Choose a date
Gift certificate
Give Zin Lab
Give someone the chance to be the winemaker: a seat at the blending table and a bottle of their own blend to take home.
- $99 per guest. For a couple, set the quantity to 2
- Delivered instantly by email
- They choose their own date
Made for an occasion
Zin Lab is about 15 minutes from downtown Lodi, at our Lockeford winery.
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Anniversaries & date nights
Blend side by side, then bottle and label a wine you made together: a keepsake to open next anniversary.
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Birthdays
Something more original than dinner out. The birthday winemaker leads the blend.
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Bachelorette & bridal parties
Groups of 2–14, and private bookings keep the Zin Lab to yourselves.
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Team building
Collaboration you can taste, an easy drive from Sacramento and Stockton. Ask about private group sessions.
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Family celebrations (21+)
Reunions, retirements and graduations. Craft a family blend and take the bottles home.
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Gift an experience
Gift certificates are available for individuals and whole groups.
Questions
How long is Zin Lab?
The guided blending session runs 1–2 hours in the barrel room at our Lockeford winery.
What's included in the $99?
A 1–2 hour guided blending session, exclusive barrel samples, professional blending tools and materials, and one 750ml bottle of your blend to take home. Club members save 20% for up to 2 guests.
Do I need winemaking experience?
No. Our winemaking team guides you through every step.
How many people can join? Can we book privately?
Zin Lab is for groups of 2–14, and private bookings are available. Call (209) 367-3773 to arrange one.
Where is Zin Lab?
At our Lockeford winery: 16750 CA-88, Lockeford, CA 95237, about 15 minutes from downtown Lodi.
Do I keep the bottle I make?
Yes. You bottle, cork and label your own 750ml blend and take it home.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. Everyone taking part must be 21 or older.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes. Each certificate is $99 and covers one guest, so buy one per person. They're delivered instantly by email, and the recipient chooses their own date. Buy them in "Give Zin Lab" on this page.
What's the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice aren't refunded.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Zin Lab space and experience are fully accessible.