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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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Wine Case Raffle

Enter for a chance to win a case of highly sought-after Chris James Cellars wines no longer available on the market! This raffle also benefits our featured Non-profit Organization of the month, Carlton Observatory Project, and will run through the end of September. The raffle is $10 and the prize includes a case of wine featuring…
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August 2024

August Wine & Happenings August has arrived and with it comes the end of another hot Oregon summer. The vines are vibrant shades of green with hidden clusters of young fruit peeking out between the leaves. It’s the perfect time to come visit us and enjoy some fantastic wines.  Don’t forget about our upcoming Sixth Annual…
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July 2024

July Wine & Happenings We survived the heat wave, now it’s time to get back outside! Thanks to everyone who came to our Wine Club Pickup Party and to those who came and visited us to cool off during the hot days.  As always, we want to keep you updated on the upcoming July happenings!…
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June 2024

Wine | Events | Updates June has arrived, and we are here for the sunny weather ahead! Now is the time to visit us at the Estate Tasting Room in Carlton. The views are stunning, sneak away from the urban city life and enjoy the layers of nature and wildlife.  There are a few events…
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Wine Case Raffle

Hi everyone, we have something fun for Oregon Wine Month! A chance to win a case of highly sought-after Chris James Cellars wines no longer available on the market! This raffle also benefits our featured Non-profit Organization of the month, Homeward Bound Pets, and will run through the end of May. The raffle is $10 and…
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May 2024

Wine | Events | Updates Hello, May! We hope you are all well and excited for this spike in temperatures… we sure are! One reason we love May is because of Oregon Wine Month! As you venture out into the Wine Country for festivities, add Chris James to your itinerary! We’d love to host you….
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April 2024

Wine | Events | Updates Spring is HERE! Bud break on the vines has happened in the Willamette Valley as well, which is always an exciting indicator of the seasonal change.   To kickoff Spring, we are highlighting our GSM focused ‘Afterhours’ event this month. This will be a DELICIOUS one, we hope you join…
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March 2024

Wine | Events | Cruise Updates Thanks to all who joined us this past couple of weekends at the festivals! We are looking forward to a week ahead of brighter weather, so stop in to see us at the Tasting Room!  For those who are either going on our 2025 Wine Cruise, or thinking about…
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February 2024

Wine | Events | Discounts We made it through January’s snowpocalypse and we’re looking forward to a new month with better weather! February will bring back some of our favorite special events, as well as festivals you can find us at. Below you will find club member related details, as well as upcoming events.  We hope…
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Gift Card Flash Sale!

SEIZE THE SAVINGS  Feb 2nd, 2024 thru Feb 5th, 2024 As a token of our appreciation, we have a limited-time special offer for you. Right now we are gift-card-ing you a treat on select wine purchases! Whether you’d make someone’s day or apply your card to your next order, when you buy wine over the…
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