Kicking off our 40th anniversary, we are offering “A Taste of Time”! Nestled in the cellar amongst the barrels, we’ll take you through a comparison tasting of library and current release wines including Pinot Noir Reserve, Pinot Noir Tall Poppy, and a white wine. Each comparison will be accompanied by food pairings from Farmer’s Plate and Pantry. Since … [Read more...] about A Taste of Time
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First Sunday Library Lagrein
We are pulling out four different vintages from our Library of our Lagrein. See how this varietal ages and compare to our new release. … [Read more...] about First Sunday Library Lagrein
Stargazing at Celestial Hill Vineyard
Join us as we watch the sunset and spend an evening under the stars! The Celestial Hill vineyard is only a 15 minute drive outside of McMinnville, but miles from city noise and light pollution, making it an ideal spot to stargaze. We will be co-hosting guests alongside our starry-eyed friends at the Carlton Observatory for an educational and spectacular evening with astronomers … [Read more...] about Stargazing at Celestial Hill Vineyard
Third Annual Stargazing Party
We are so pleased to announce that Chris James Cellars is partnering with The Carlton Observatory Project for our third annual Stargazing Party at the Estate. Wine, Food, and the Cosmos! We will be offering small plates paired with our wines. Relax and enjoy your food and drink before making your way to the top of the hill for star gazing using the telescopes brought out by the … [Read more...] about Third Annual Stargazing Party
Pinot Noir Blending Workshop
Our most popular event! Join owner/winemaker Pam Walden at the winery in NE Portland and taste through a selection of barrel samples from the 2021 vintage. Learn how terroir, clone and winemaking choices affect the wine and then create your own unique blend of Pinot Noir. This is our last blending workshop before the 2022 harvest. The next workshop will be spring 2023. … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir Blending Workshop