SAN FRANCISCO – Nov. 3, 2025 – The San Francisco Press Club announced today that J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, one of California’s most respected family-owned wineries, has joined as a breakthrough-level sponsor for the organization’s 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards.
The awards gala will take place on December 9 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. More than 300 journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders will attend to celebrate excellence in Bay Area journalism. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
“For more than 50 years, J. Lohr has been deeply connected to the California landscape and the communities that make it thrive,” said Cynthia Lohr, chief brand officer of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. “We’re honored to support the San Francisco Press Club and its mission to recognize the journalists who inform and report the stories that shape our region and world.”
The awards honor winners from the Press Club’s annual journalism contest, which has received 910 entries, surpassing last year’s total of 798. Guests will enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner enhanced by the stunning city views from the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom.
“We’re delighted to welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines as a breakthrough-level sponsor,” said Curtis Sparrer, president of the San Francisco Press Club and principal of Bospar PR. “Their commitment to quality, community, and California craftsmanship reflects the same values that drive great journalism: care, integrity, and connection.”
Tickets to the Gala are available for purchase here: https://sfpressclub.org/product/2025-sfpc-awards-gala-tickets/
Last year’s gala sold out well in advance.
About the San Francisco Press Club
The San Francisco Press Club is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status founded in 1963 to foster fellowship among Bay Area media professionals, promote journalistic excellence, and support students entering the field through scholarships. The Club also advances media literacy through workshops and public programs that strengthen understanding of the press’s vital role in society. For more information, visit: https://sfpressclub.org/
About J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Founded fifty-one years ago by Jerry Lohr and still family-owned and operated today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines grows, produces, and bottles a full line of internationally recognized wines from its almost 4,000 acres of Certified California Sustainable estate vineyards in Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations, Paso Robles, and St. Helena in Napa Valley. Offering an expressive range of styles that showcase its estate fruit, J. Lohr crafts eight tiers of award-winning wines: J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Cuvée Series, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Gesture, J. Lohr Pure Paso® Proprietary Red Wine, J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Monterey Roots, and ARIEL Vineyards. The company’s online home is jlohr.com.