December 3, 1998
Lohr Winery Releases Middlebury College Bicentennial
Wines to Commemorate College’s 200th Anniversary
Wines and Labels Represent Collaborative Effort
Between Two Alumni: Vineyard Owner Carol Lohr and Vermont Artist
Woody Jackson
The J. Lohr Winery of San Jose, Calif., has released
two private label wines in honor of the approaching 200-year anniversary
of Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt. The anniversary will
take place in the year 2000. The Middlebury College Bicentennial
wines, which are from the J. Lohr reserve selection, are the Monterey
Chardonnay and the Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wines represent the collaborative effort of two
Middlebury College alumni: Carol Lohr, a member of the class of
1958 and co-owner of the J. Lohr Winery with her husband Jerry;
and artist Woody Jackson, a member of the class of 1970 whose
illustration appears on the wine labels and features a scene from
the campus of Middlebury College that includes Mead Chapel. Based
in Middlebury, Vt., Jackson is also the creator of Ben & Jerry’s
signature cow design.
“We are very fortunate to have friends and alumni
such as Carol, Jerry and Woody who are willing to give of their
time and talents to help the College celebrate its Bicentennial.
Without their energy and enthusiasm the creation of these wonderful
wines and the attractive labels would never have taken place,”
said Director of Bicentennial Planning Mona Wheatley.