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In the late 1960's, Jerry Lohr began an extensive investigation of grape growing regions throughout California. As a result of his farming background, he has always understood and respected the importance of soil quality, climate and location, which led him to California's Central Coast region. In 1972 and 1973, he planted 280 acres of wine grapes at Greenfield Vineyards in Monterey County, and in 1974 completed his winery in San Jose. In 1988 property near Paso Robles was purchased, now encompassing over 1600 acres of vineyards, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varietals, and an adjacent winery and barrel facility. Also in 1988 Jerry began expansion of his vineyards in Greenfield, which now includes more than 750 acres of Chardonnay and other cool climate varietals such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and ValdiguiŽ. By the late 1970's, J. Lohr wines were distributed throughout the United States, and in the late 1980's an international sales department was added. Today the J. Lohr products are available in more than 20 countries worldwide. The goal of J. Lohr Winery is to produce only varietals which can compete with the finest in the world, using a style which focuses on flavor and complexity through vineyard selection, technology and innovation. This goal has led Jerry Lohr and his team to develop three tiers of wines - J. Lohr Single Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Estates and Cypress, and an additional de-alcoholized brand of wine- Ariel. LOCATION and 6169
Airport Road (both facilities are open for tasting everyday from 10AM - 5PM) TELEPHONE WEBSITE
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