January 15, 2020
How many years does it take to become a full on legend in the wine business? For Jerry Lohr, who grew up in a South Dakota farming family milking the cows twice daily, it took less than 20 to establish...
January 30, 2019
SACRAMENTO, CA, January 30, 2019 — The third annual Rich Smith Distinguished Service Award for major contributions to the American grape and wine industry, and to research, was given to Jerry Lohr of J....
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December 30, 2016
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December 29, 2016
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November 11, 2016
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November 10, 2016
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