San Jose, Calif.—J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines promoted Steve Peck, who’s been with the company since 2007, from red wine winemaker to director of winemaking. In his new role, Peck will be responsible for leading the family-owned-and-operated winery’s winemaking program at its Paso Robles, Calif., and Monterey County wineries. Peck is taking over the position from Jeff Meier, who has been with J. Lohr since 1984 and has been COO, president and director of winemaking since 2013. With Peck’s promotion, Meier will focus exclusively on his role as president and COO, according to a statement from the winery.