J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Fifty years ago, California's Central Coast was not yet one of North America 's world-class wine regions. With little history and precedent for winegrowing, planting on the Central Coast was a gamble. Jerry Lohr, one of the few pioneers, was among the first to realise the inherent potential of Monterey and Paso Robles for growing high-quality grapes and producing superb... Read more

Fifty years ago, California's Central Coast was not yet one of North America 's world-class wine regions. With little history and precedent for winegrowing, planting on the Central Coast was a gamble. Jerry Lohr, one of the few pioneers, was among the first to realise the inherent potential of Monterey and Paso Robles for growing high-quality grapes and producing superb wines. Founder Jerry Lohr is one of the region's pioneers and has played a larger-than-life role in promoting the region.J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines now comprises more than 1,400 acres of cool-climate vineyards in the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands regions of Monterey County, with an emphasis on Chardonnay, Riesling , Valdiguié and Pinot Noir . The winery also owns over 30 acres in Napa Valley in our spectacular Carol's Vineyard, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.J. Lohr has state-of-the-art winemaking facilities in Greenfield and Paso Robles. The J. Lohr wineries in San José and Paso Robles welcome thousands of visitors and fans each year.Founded fifty years ago and still family-owned and operated today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has established itself as one of the most respected wine brands in the industry. Jerry Lohr's remarkable career continues in close and hands-on partnership with his children and co-owners Steve, Cynthia, and Lawrence. One of America's favourite wineries is poised to begin an exciting and pioneering new chapter. J. Lohr operates more than 2,700 acres of vineyards in Paso Robles, now recognised as one of the world's finest locations for Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux and Rhône varietals. Nearly all of the red wines in J. Lohr's portfolio come from here, confirming the foresight of Jerry's original vision.