October 6, 2025
J. Lohr Named Domestic “Winery of the Year” at 2025 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines took home top honors at the recently held 2025 Sommelier Challenge. The judges’ roster at this prestigious professional competition reads like a Who’s Who of wine industry writers, winemakers, distributors, and retail and restaurant accounts. J. Lohr wines won an astounding 12 gold medals, with the 2023 J. Lohr Cuvée St. E and 2024 J. Lohr October Night Chardonnay further being singled out with Platinum status and “Best Bordeaux-Style Blend” and “Best Chardonnay” recognition respectively.
Contributing to the Winery of the Year title were these J. Lohr winners:
2023 J. Lohr Cuvée St. E
96 Points, Best Bordeaux Style Blend, Platinum Medal
2024 J. Lohr October Night Chardonnay
95 Points, Best Chardonnay, Director's Award, Platinum Medal
2023 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay
92 Points, Gold Medal
2023 J. Lohr Cuvée POM
92 Points, Gold Medal
2023 J. Lohr Cuvée PAU
91 Points, Gold Medal
2024 J. Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir
91 Points, Gold Medal
2024 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay
91 Points, Gold Medal
2022 J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
91 Points, Gold Medal
2024 J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié
91 Points, Gold Medal
2022 J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
90 Points, Gold Medal
2023 J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon
90 Points, Gold Medal
2023 J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah
90 Points, Gold Medal