Lodi

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Lodi is a city located in San Joaquin County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 56,999 inhabitants. As of a 2005 estimate, the city had a population of 62,133 inhabitants. Lodi is best known as a center of wine production, although its vintages have traditionally been less prestigious than those of Sonoma and Napa counties. However, in recent years, the Lodi Appellation has become increasingly respected for its Zinfandel wine and other eclectic varietals. Nearby Woodbridge is the home of a famous Robert Mondavi winery, Mondavi Woodbridge.