Marian’s Vineyard is a revered 8.3-acre own-rooted vineyard planted in 1901 at Mohr-Fry Ranch and named for Marian Mohr Fry Zimmerman, the Fry family matriarch. Marian’s deep sandy loam soil is extremely well drained producing low yields of exceptional quality fruit. The vineyard is meticulously farmed by Jerry and Bruce Fry of Mohr-Fry Ranch. Winemaking follows the Lodi Native approach utilizing minimal intervention, beginning with native yeast, no new oak, and a natural approach designed to highlight the distinct attributes of this historic vineyard.

This heirloom variety was popular during Prohibition for its ease of shipping due to its thick skin, loose cluster, and dark color. This unusual, red-fleshed grape has been farmed at Mohr-Fry Ranch since 1922 and has played a significant role in Lodi and California wine history.