An exclusive unveiling of the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture was held Nov. 6, revealing the completed center to the donors who made the $22 million facility a reality. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in front of the complex to commemorate the project’s completion. Students will begin classes in the new center in 2022.

The JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture will complement the university’s existing 14-acre teaching and commercial vineyard that produces chardonnay and pinot noir, and several additional varieties in teaching blocks. The Center will enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of not just vineyards and grape cultivation, but also of the winemaking process and the business of wine marketing, distribution, and sales. Cal Poly graduates are known in the industry for graduating prepared to join the workforce immediately – having gained the hands-on skills needed in both in classes and internships during their undergraduate studies.