Kristen Barnhisel is a highly skilled winemaker at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, where she is responsible for crafting the company’s white wine portfolio. With over two decades of viticulture and winemaking experience from around the world, Kristen has established a reputation for her excellent palate and technical skill. She puts her expertise to use, creating a range of white wine varieties, styles, and winemaking methods for J. Lohr.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
• Kristen Barnhisel is J. Lohr’s Winemaker of the white wine portfolio
• Kristen fell in love with wine in Italy and wanted to bring people together through it
• She talks about J. Lohr’s vineyards, Acacia Wood, and their Sauvignon Blanc
• She discuses the unusual harvest season and white wine program evolution
• J. Lohr Winery being awarded the Green Medal for sustainability leadership in the industry
• J. Lohr Winery’s attention to detail shines through in their white wine portfolio
• Using concrete eggs for Pinot Blanc fermentation
In this episode with Kristen Barnhisel
In this episode with Kristen Barnhisel, Kristen discusses J. Lohr’s white wine program and its commitment to sustainability. How J. Lohr’s approach to sustainability sets them apart from other wineries?
Kristen Barnhisel is J. Lohr’s Winemaker for the White wine portfolio, Kristen talks about how J. Lohr received the Green Medal Award in 2020 for its commitment to sustainability.
In today’s episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon is joined by Kristen Barnhisel, Kristen Barnhisel is J. Lohr’s Winemaker. Kristen talks about Riverstone Chardonnay being a versatile grape that allows for layering different flavors and malolactic strains. J. Lohr aims to balance respecting the fruit while having a bit of creaminess without overpowering it. They talk about the work that goes into their winemaking process and the different white wines they produce, including a Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc.
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