Let’s welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 and enjoy their wines from the Paso Robles region of California. Here is some background to the winery and a list of the wines they will be pouring at the International Festival Tasting Room. Enjoy.
About J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 
Jerry Lohr (Image courtesy jlohr.com)
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, founded by Jerry Lohr in 1974, is a true pioneer in California’s wine scene, particularly in the Paso Robles region. Jerry Lohr’s background as a civil engineer and farmer uniquely positioned him to establish a vertically integrated winery from the start, purchasing 300 acres of land in 1971 and building the business into a model of efficiency and quality. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines played a pioneering role in Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, becoming one of the first wineries to plant vineyards here in 1972. The region’s cool, breezy climate and rocky, well-draining soils create ideal conditions for cultivating Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling, varieties that thrive in cooler settings. J. Lohr’s expertise in this unique terroir has led to wines that express the area’s distinct character, with a vibrant balance of fruit and acidity.
1984 was a pivot point for the winery when Hyatt ordered 1,000 cases of wine for each of their 84 hotels. Today, J. Lohr is known for producing over 1.8 million cases annually, with much of that
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