May 2025
May is Oregon Wine Month!
May marks the yearly celebration of Oregon Wine Month-
A time to raise our glasses to the rich diversity, passionate craftmanship, and world-class quality that define the industry here in Oregon.
We’re proud to be a part of this diverse community of growers, vintners, and wine lovers who bring Oregon’s unique terroir to life in every bottle.
Join us all month long as we celebrate with a special discount offer only available for Oregon Wine Month:
- Buy 3 Bottles and get 10% off
- Buy 6 Bottles and get 20% off
- Buy 12 Bottles and get 30% off
Wine club members get their normal Wine Club discount but can get an additional 15% off when they purchase 6 (or more) bottles!
(Discount only available from May 1st until May 31st)
We look forward to celebrating Oregon Wine Month with all of you! 🍾 Cheers!
Come visit us up at the Estate Tasting Room. The buds are starting to form on the vines, and the weather has been gorgeous, so we look forward to seeing you.
Friday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm.
If you prefer ease of location, the McMinnville Tasting Room is centrally located in beautiful Downtown McMinnville. Featuring relaxing outdoor seating on the patio for this gorgeous weather we’ve been having. Or enjoy the comfortable indoor seating in the chance of rain. Either way it’s the perfect location for a soul soothing afternoon or evening.
Open daily:
12 pm -8 pm Friday – Saturday
12 pm – 6 pm Sunday – Thursday (extended summer hours coming soon)
Wine Club Members- Save the Date!
The Summer Wine Club BBQ Party is coming!
When: June 28th and 29th
Where: The Estate Tasting Room
Summer is coming fast and it’s almost time for our annual Summer Wine Club Release Party BBQ out at the Carlton Estate! Bring your friends and celebrate the warm weather, our fabulous wines, and delicious food! Catered by the local legend: Bert’s Chuckwagon.
Included in the price is your choice of 2 different meats: Chicken or Brisket (or even a bit of both!), Bert’s famous Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad. As well as side salads, fruits, chips, rolls, and more! Club member discount applies!
There will be two time slots available each day:
- Saturday 12-2pm
- Saturday 3-5pm
- Sunday 12-2pm
- Sunday 3-5pm
Just pick which day, and time, that works best for you and make your reservation soon! Each club member may purchase up to 4 tickets.
Reservation information coming soon! Mark your calendars now!
Not a wine club Member? Here’s how to join!
FEATURED EVENTS
Mother’s Day Market
Saturday May 10th. 1pm-5pm || The Erin Hanson Gallery || McMinnville, OR
The Erin Hanson Gallery is collaborating with several local businesses, including Chris James Cellars, for a special Mother’s Day Market!
Find the perfect gift at The Erin Hanson Gallery while enjoying gorgeous art, delightful wine tasting, a chair massage, and more. Additionally, we will have Mother’s Day cards available exclusively for this special time of year!
Vendor List:
Wine Tasting + Wine by Chris James Cellars
Chocolates + Chocolate Tastings by Suzy’s Chocolates
Jewelry Bar by Monika Vitek
Chair Massage by Relax with Roya
Artwork + Mother’s Day Cards by Erin Hanson
Live Music by Gayle Ritt
The 12th Annual DRINK PINK!
Saturday July 26th, 12pm-4pm || Stoller Family Estate
Join us for the 12th Annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival at the amazing Stoller Family Estate! Prepare to drink the best Rosés in the valley while enjoying live music, noshing on amazing food and shopping with local craft & food vendors!
Don’t forget to dress up in your best pink outfit for our annual ‘Best Dressed Competition’! Whether its a subtle hint of pink, a beautiful pink dress or an outrageous display of all that is pink, Think like Barbie,
“Pink, goes with everything
Beautiful from head to toe
I’m read’ to go, you know, you know
It’s pink
Good enough to drink”
To top it off, we are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with With Courage again, a local non-profit that supports families in Yamhill County who have been impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. They offer care packages, online and in person support as well as financial assistance. View below for ways to support With Courage while at Drink Pink!
Tickets available now!
Recipes
Recipes to look for this month on our website:
Chicken Piccata
Absolutely perfect with our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc!
Charitable Giving Wine
We’re appreciative of your ongoing support with our Wine Releases paired with our Charitable Giving Wine program! For over a year now, each month we have successfully raised funds to support our local nonprofit organizations while showing off our featured wines!
Featured May organization: See Ya Later Foundation
“The “See Ya Later” Foundation, founded in 2001 to honor Scott Banke, a young boy who bravely fought cancer, continues his legacy of hope and support. Inspired by Scott’s joy, love for life, and faith, the foundation’s name comes from a video where he said, “See ya later!” during a Make-A-Wish cruise. Today, it offers sports camps, scholarships, and aid to families facing serious medical challenges, carrying forward Scott’s spirit of kindness and resilience.”
Featured May wine: 2020 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Profile notes: Aromas of bright citrus, lime, peach and passionfruit with a distinctive earthy gooseberry note, with flavors of peach and citrus.
Available: At both tasting rooms and online
Cost: $30/ bottle — $11/ glass pour
How you can support:
Visit the Tasting Rooms or purchase online all month long
Purchase Bottles: 10% of the featured wine will be donated
Glass Pours: $1 per glass pour will be donated
Taste the 2020 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc before you buy on our wine flights all month long!
Weekly Events
- WINE WEDNESDAY: Join us every Wednesday for a midweek treat at our McMinnville location! Enjoy a new wine flight as our menu switches over on Wednesdays, as well as drink specials (see below).
- B.Y.O.G (Bring your own games): Every Friday! Round up your friends, or just stop by to enjoy the environment. Every Friday at our McMinnville location, from 5 – 8 pm we offer our space for an evening of games, wine, and light fare!
No reservation needed, our tables will be first come first served
Drink specials: $3 off Glass Pours, and 15% off bottles
MONTHLY EVENTS
First Wednesday of every month!
6:30pm-8:30pm || McMinnville Tasting Room
Gather your team and come join us for a fun evening. Test your knowledge and enjoy a glass of wine.
Trivia night is free, but we do require a $10 minimum purchase of wine or food.
Register your team today!
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
July 14-21, 2025 | 7-night river cruise | AmaSerena
Join us as we once again set sail with AmaWaterways. In July 2025 Chris will be wine host for the “Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps” cruise! The cruise includes 7 nights on the river with an optional 2-night stay in Amsterdam beforehand, and optional 3-night stay in Lake Como, Italy afterward.
Please reach out to Nicole Zima (nicole@sailawaygrouptravel.com) for more information or to book your room.
CITIES & SIGHTS
Amsterdam -> Cologne -> Rhine Gorge -> Rüdesheim -> Ludwigshafen -> Heidelberg -> Speyer -> Strasbourg -> Lucerne -> Basel
YOUR JOURNEY ALONG THE RHINE RIVER
Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this Rhine River cruise showcasing the wines of the Rheingau and beyond. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover the grand city of Cologne and the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the river banks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. This itinerary is truly a dream come true.
EXTRA INCLUDED FEATURES ONLY ON WINE CRUISES
• Special tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars
• Learn about winemaking in renowned vineyards
• Onboard wine pairings with award-winning cuisine
• A wine host will lead tastings and discussions
