05/08/2026
Some stories don't need a spotlight...
they're written in the wine itself.
Winemaker Franck Lambert, pictured here in one of our vineyards, started with Stama winery in 2012, represents a quiet force behind the evolution of Lodi wine, where craftsmanship rises above commodity.
With roots in France and a global winemaking journey, his approach is grounded in balance, patience, and respect for the fruit. It's a philosophy that reflects what many are rediscovering today...wine is not just made... it's guided.
As highlighted in Comstock's Magazine's "The Commodity Mystique" by Mark Larson, the value of wine isn't found in volume, but in the hands that shape it and the story it carries.
At Stama Winery, that belief lives in every pour. From vineyard to glass, we honor the craft, the people, and the purpose behind each bottle.
Because great wine was never meant to be just a commodity...
it's meant to be experienced.
