Ironstone Vineyards

[2] Ironstone also sells significant amounts of wine in international markets including the United Kingdom, Canada, and 40 other countries.

John and Gail Kautz, founders of Ironstone, were the first to plant Chardonnay and other grape varieties in the Lodi area.

[8] In 2015, Jack appealed to the Calaveras County Planning Commission to block the construction of the Verizon tower, a mile from the winery.

[9] In the same year, Ironstone Vineyards owners, John and Jack Kautz, donated $25,000 to The Murphys Fire Protection Service.

[13][14][15][16] Ironstone puts on annual concerts and in the past has featured acts such as the Russian National Orchestra, Dave Koz, Robert Cray, and Michael McDonald.