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For the last several years our winery has been recognized as an award winning brand, from the best of local Willamette Valley, to multiple platinum medals, national hospitality programs and upper 90 point stamps through accredited publications such as Wine Enthusiast.

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April 2026

April Showers: What’s Pouring in April? SPRING AT THE WINERY Spring is fully in bloom, and we are ready to open up the Carlton Estate Tasting Room for the season! The weather has been very cooperative, and we are anxiously awaiting budbreak. As the days grow slightly warmer, and the nights just a bit less…
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Gems of Southeast Europe

Cruise Information Zoom Meeting! We’re excited to invite you to a special Zoom information session about an incredible travel experience coming up in November 2026 — our “Gems of Southeast Europe” Wine River Cruise! Join us for a relaxed online presentation where we’ll walk through the details of this unforgettable journey along the Danube River,…
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March 2026

Spring is in the air! As the first signs of spring begin to show across the Willamette Valley, there’s a renewed sense of life and energy in the vines as the chill of winter begins to pass. This brings a certain kind of anticipation for the beginning of a new season of growth.  Longer days…
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Charitable Giving Wine + Community Discounts

Supporting Local Heroes  Happy Mid-February, everyone! Thanks for being here. Three years ago, we launched our Charitable Giving Wine program in an effort to support our local nonprofits, which do great work in the place we call home: the Willamette Valley. In 2026, we’re pleased to continue this program, and we need you! WHO, WHAT…
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February 2026

Love is in the air, and in the wine! Love the “wine” you’re with! February arrives wrapped in romance, and at Chris James Cellars, love is always in the air—and in the glass.  This month, we celebrate the moments that bring us together: candlelit conversations, shared laughter, and the simple joy of savoring a beautiful…
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Charitable Giving Wine Program

Another Year For Our Charitable Giving Wine Program! Supporting Local Heros Three years ago we launched our Charitable Giving Wine program, in efforts to support our local nonprofits doing great work in a place we call home, in the Willamette Valley! In 2026, we’re pleased to continue this program, and we need you! Allow me…
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January 2026

Happy New Year from Chris James Cellars! We welcome the New Year with a sense of gratitude and excitement here at Chris James Cellars. January is a time to celebrate fresh beginnings while reflecting on the moments and milestones of the past year. As the vines rest and the cellar settles into a quieter rhythm, we…
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Last Week for our Holiday Wine Sale!

It’s the Final Week to Shop our Holiday Wine Sale! Sale ends December 14th! This week will be your last chance to shop our Holiday Wine Sale! Until December 14th we are offering a special discount on bottle purchases online and in the tasting rooms.  This is a fantastic opportunity to get your wine and gear up…
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December 2025

Happy Holidays from Chris James Cellars December is here and the 2025 year draws to a close.  The winter chill is starting to set in and we at Chris James Cellars find ourselves reflecting with gratitude on the wonderful memorable moments with you this year.   December is a time for gathering, savoring, and celebrating,…
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Get a Discount on your Thanksgiving Wine!

Shop our Holiday Sale Now! Now thru December 14th. Need wine for your Thanksgiving meal? Now is the time to stock up! From now until December 14th will be offering a special discount on bottle purchases online and in the tasting rooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your wine for Thanksgiving, gear up…
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