Lodi, CA — [September 6, 2023] — Harney Lane Vineyards, a premier winery in the Lodi AVA, is thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in its journey— a comprehensive brand refresh that beautifully captures the essence of its rich family legacy while embracing a new era of grace and grit. With a driving passion to define the brand and vision for the future, Harney Lane embarked on a thoughtful rebranding journey that underscores its values, unique craftsmanship, and deep-rooted connection to the Lodi region. The force behind this evolution is the winery’s desire to better…
>>> READ MORELODI, Calif., Nov 14, 2022 – Harney Lane Winery (“Harney Lane” or the “Company”), fifth-generation, family-owned and operated estate-grown winery in the Lodi appellation, announces the addition of a sixth-generation family member to the business, serving in a leadership role. Kyle and Jorja Lerner, fifth-generation proprietors, welcome their daughter, Kirsten Lerner, as the Wine Club Manager. “I’m proud to say we’re still family-owned after five generations,” said Jorja Lerner, daughter of the wineries first-generation vintner, George Mettler. When asked what the sixth-generation means to her, she stated, “not only is it a legacy and…
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Backed by over 100 years of hard work, determination, and grit, the term “fifth-generation family business” holds great weight with the Lerner family. Carrying on the family farming business from Jorja Lerner’s parents, George and Kathy Mettler, was a sacred trust to the Lerners. They assumed this responsibility to continue a legacy, and to grow it into a respected and profitable business they could then pass on to their own children. When Kyle and Jorja Lerner took their daughter, Kirsten, to dinner this past September and asked her to officially join the Harney…
>>> READ MORELODI, Calif., Sept 10, 2022 (US NEWSWIRE) – Harney Lane Winery (“Harney Lane” or the “Company”), fifth-generation, family-owned and operated estate-grown winery in the Lodi appellation, today released its “Handbook to Hosting a Dinner Party.” In celebration of fall’s arrival, the company is embracing the season of abundance by featuring a helpful guide to hosting a dinner party for family and friends. As hosting at home has become increasingly popular, Harney Lane is trying to meet consumer demand with a thoughtfully crafted guide to dinner party hosting. “Americans planning to host in their home…
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My mom loves to tell the story that I never wanted to marry a farmer or be in the wine grape industry. I didn’t expect life to take me in this direction. Growing up, my dad, as the fourth-generation farmer, tilled the land here on Harney Lane. We primarily grew wine grapes, but also farmed table grapes, sweet corn, and a variety of other crops to make ends meet. Farming was challenging, especially some years. Throughout certain years it be-came very evident how little of the farming you can control. We can’t influence the…
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