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We are Jonathan Treadway, Terry Treadway, and April Meyers. Nice to meet you! We have been able to realize this dream through the love and support of our friends and families! It truly has been a labor of love, passion and pure belief in the adventure we have embarked upon.
We are all wine lovers and hopeful connoisseurs. We love it all...learning about wine, experiencing new wines and meeting new friends through wine. At the beginning of our wine adventure, we all lived in Orange County, but were staying at the Treadway’s vacation home in Oxbow Marina. It was rainy out...not the best boating weather...and we thought, “Let's go wine tasting and visit these Lodi wineries we’ve heard so much about. Let's see if there is a wine tour.”
We have been on several wine tours from Napa to Temecula; we know enough about our group’s love of wine not to penalize anyone with the title ‘designated driver.” Jonathan and Terry ran into town for some errands and saw some small buses called the Grapeline. They assumed it was a wine tour.
After a bit of research, we realized that the Grapeline is actually Lodi's local bus line. We also discovered that there were no wine tours at all and very quickly decided: “THERE SHOULD BE!”
So there we were-- with this great idea and we ventured out into Lodi wine country. We visited five or six wineries that day.... and the future was crystal clear. We had to do this. We fell in love with this rural area and the charms of the wineries. There is so much history, knowledge, and passion.
We decided that we have to help others realize what they are missing and give those that already know the area a safe way of exploring and enjoying. Everyone knows about Napa, Sonoma and the other wine regions, but so few know about Lodi. And there is so much here to discover!
One of the main goals of our venture is to assist in transforming Lodi into a wine destination and enabling wine lovers to discover an unknown gem of a region with the most wonderful wines and winemakers. This area is absolutely charming and has so much potential. And the wine speaks for itself!
Jonathan Treadway – His passion is food. Having studied wines extensively in culinary school, Jonathan, a chef, has developed a palette and passion for wine. Not only will Jonathan be providing your safe journey as your driver, but he will also be creating the gourmet lunch menus for our tours. This business gives him an opportunity to exercise his skills, passion, and creativity.
Terry Treadway – Jonathan’s father is a retired schoolteacher with an enthusiasm for wine and cigars! He truly has put his whole heart behind this new venture and is a great motivator. You may not see him on every tour, but his excitement and support are always present.
April Meyers – A self proclaimed foodie and wine lover, this venture embraces April’s adoration for wine, winemaking and desire to develop her own palette. An Interior Designer by trade, April hopes to bring her creativity and passion into your wine country experience as your tour guide. She aspires to customize and personalize your day, as she would a room in your home.
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