September Wine Updates
Mid-September already, can you believe it? We’ve had a jam-packed Summer with events and it’s been great to see many of you! We can only hope this heat fades fast and Cooler Weather will be upon us!
Check out some of our last few happenings for the year below. But first, a quick shoutout to our new Wine release of the month, and a thank you to everyone who has shown interest! 2022 Gamay Noir.
A reminder of our hours:
- McMinnville – Open daily. 12-7 pm Sun – Thurs;
12-8 Fri & Sat - Carlton Estate: Fri-Sun 12-5 pm
Featured Events
Charcuterie Workshop
Limited Tix Left | Sept 30th, 2023 | McMinnville
We are thrilled to finally bring you our very first Charcuterie Workshop! For those who know, we have been talking about this for a while! Featuring Portland’s woman-owned business Charcuterie Me held at our McMinnville tasting room for a fun Saturday!
With wine in your glass on a Saturday (mid)morning, you’ll start with a blank platter canvas as you’re walked through a cheese cutting technique, salami rose/cured meat folding techniques, and assembly onto a palm-leaf platter.
Enjoy your new charcuterie platter on-site or wrap it up to take to your next destination!
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Chris James McMinnville location: 645 NE 3rd St, Suite 1A, McMinnville (bottom floor of 1882 Grille)
Cost: $80
all supplies/food provided + a flight of wine, glass pour, or mimosa option is included!
Message us with any questions! Register today, space is limited, and we do anticipate this selling out!
Fall Floral Workshop
Oct 8th, 2023 | McMinnville
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2023
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Chris James McMinnville location: 645 NE 3rd St, Suite 1A, McMinnville (bottom floor of 1882 Grille)
Cost: $75.00
all supplies provided + a flight of wine, glass pour, or mimosa option is included!
Our favorite flower girl is back! Stacy with Skinnie Rose Designs is back for a Fall edition of her workshop, and a new technique to show you. This time, we are hosting it on a Sunday! We’ll have mimosa options to sip on, as well as our usual Charcuterie Cones by Charcuterie Me!
Learn tips on where and when to buy, how to arrange, and take home your arrangement. The arrangement featured in the photo is a similar idea of what to expect.
BIG BOLD RED | Wine Tour
Sept 30 – Oct 31 | Club Only
One of the many perks of your Chris James Cellars wine club membership is the annual BIG BOLD Red Wine Tour. This Tour (September 30 – October 31) features 18 wineries!
To retrieve your passport, stop in to either of our tasting rooms, before venturing out to the other wineries. A complete list of wineries can be found here.
- Tasting fees are just $5 per person. If you purchase at least one bottle of wine (see passport for specifics) from a participating winery, you will earn a stamp on your passport. If you get at least eight stamps, you will be eligible to participate in a raffle for prizes!
- As mentioned, this is for wine club members only. If you are not joined yet with us, stop by our tasting rooms with questions, or simply respond to this email.
Charitable Giving Wine
Thank you to everyone who has helped us support our local charities through wine buying along the way!
Each month Chris James Cellars chooses a local non-profit organization to support by spreading awareness all month long. We donate 20% of Bottle Sales & $1 from each glass pour of our featured wine.
September Charity: Yamhill Carlton Together Cares
“Yamhill Carlton Together Cares, Inc. (formerly known as Carlton Together Cares) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1998 as a grassroots based approach to serving critical needs in the greater Carlton and Yamhill areas. YCTC develops programs for youth and families in the Carlton and Yamhill area.”
Featured Wine: 2022 Gamay Noir
- Profile notes: Aromas of ripe cherries, plum and hints of tobacco, with flavors of dark cherry, plum, tobacco and an enjoyable hint of mesquite jam.
- Available: At both tasting rooms and online
- Cost: $38.00 / per bottle
* This wine will be on our weekly wine flights at the tasting rooms all month long, stop in to try before you buy!
Erin Hanson: Art & Wine Tour 2023
September 2nd – October 1st
Lovers of art and wine are invited to Oregon wine country, for a memorable wine tour experience. Famed contemporary impressionist, Erin Hanson has partnered with some of the most popular Willamette Valley wineries for a unique Art & Wine Tour.
Each winery on the tour will feature a selection of Hanson’s artwork for the duration of the month. Guests participating in the tour will have the opportunity to win a signature 3D Textured Replica signed by Erin!
- Pick up your Art & Wine Tour passport at any of the participating stops, at The Erin Hanson Gallery or at La Bella Casa on Third in McMinnville.
- By visiting each winery on the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to submit multiple raffle entries for a host of prizes.
- This special event is free.
Be sure to mention you are doing the tour for a special discount on your tasting!
Participating wineries: Abbey Road Farm, Chris James Cellars / Carlton & McMinnville Locations, MonksGate, Laurel Ridge, Pike Road, Black Dog Vineyards.
Best of Mac & Yamhill County
Best Winery
News Register has published their 2023 Best of Mac & Yamhill County issue! We are so grateful to have made the list for Best Winery. Thank you to everyone who has supported our wine, events, visiting our tasting rooms, and Chris’s creative winemaking efforts!
We have plenty of copies at the tasting room should you want to pickup a copy! Find them in the Hummingbird Room on the Games and Publications shelf.
View the entire community list here: https://bit.ly/bestofmac2023
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
Upcoming Happenings
- Charcuterie Workshop: September 30th (on a Saturday!)
- Fall Floral Workshop: October 8th (on a Sunday!)
- Erin Hanson Gallery Wine Walk: Sep 2 – Oct 1
- Big Bold Red Wine Tour (Club Only): Sep – October
- Trivia Night (Mac): October 4
IN THE WORKS:
- NEW YEARS EVE 1920’s Theme Party! Announced soon.
