News & Awards

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.

Holiday Sale!

It’s time for a Holiday Sale! November 14th thru December 14th Get your holiday shopping done with great deals on your favorite Chris James Cellars wines! From November 14th until December 14th will be offering a special discount on bottle purchases online and in the tasting rooms. This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up,…

November 2025

Thankful for the Season Harvest has wrapped up for another year, and we are already excited for the 2025 vintage!   We will have some of your old favorites like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Dolcetto, but we will also have our first estate Albarino, Cab Franc, Syrah, Schioppetino, Barbera, and Nebbiolo!  It is hard to…

October 2025

October 2025 No Tricks, Only Treats.  October is here, and with it comes the magical, and busy, harvest season! The vineyard is filled with activity as we bring in the fruits of a long sun-soaked summer.  While we’re hard at work crafting the next vintage, we know you’re gearing up for a month of cozy gatherings…

September 2025

September 2025 🍂Fall-ing for Fantastic Wine As the hot summer days start to fade into crisp evenings of early fall, there’s no better time to visit us at Chris James Cellars. September heralds in the beginning of harvest season, and we’re excited to share that magical time with you! The weather is still pleasant, which…
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Castles of the Rhine and Swiss Alps Wine Cruise Recap

It is hard to believe it has been nearly a month since our trip to Europe. Chris was invited by AmaWaterways and Sail Away Group Travel to be the wine host on a Rhine River wine cruise! It was an amazing experience, and we highly recommend experiencing this at least once in your life. Keep…

August 2025

August Uncorked  August may herald the end of summer, but it also means that harvest season is coming! The grapes are starting to ripen, soaking up this last stretch of summer heat. It’s a magical, and beautiful time at Chris James Cellars. It’s also the perfect time to soak up the end of summer sunshine…

July 2025

Summer Sips and Vineyard Vibes🍇! Summer is here! Are you ready? Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a lazy day on the river, or a starlit picnic, we’ve got just the bottle to elevate every summer moment.  This July brings sunshine, laughter and the perfect excuse to pour a chilled glass of your favorite wine. …

June 2025

Summer in Wine Country! Summer is just around the corner in wine country!  Here at Chris James Cellars the promise of summer has us buzzing with excitement! From the vines soaking up the early summer sun, to the clink of glasses echoing on our gorgeous patio, it’s going to be a fun summer season. Whether…

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…