Award Winners
Chris James Cellars strives to innovate and push the boundaries of creative winemaking, and through that we strive for excellence. Browse through our collection of award-winning wines that have been awarded a Gold medal or higher.
2018 Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton
Aromas of honey suckle, flint, and lemon balm with flavors of apple and pineapple evolving into a lengthy finish of crème brulée. This wine has a rich and silky texture.
2018 Pinot Noir Reserve, Willamette Valley
Aromas of blackberry, plum, caramel and dark chocolate, with flavors of dark cherry, cola, vanilla and caramel.
2018 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Aromas of dark red fruit, dried cranberry, as well as smoked and cured meats. On the palate, this wine is a complex fruit explosion with candied fruit, dark cherry with a silky soft finish.
2019 Claret, Columbia Valley
A Bordeaux blend of four varietals with aromas of jammy dark and red fruit and flavors of cranberry, cherry, tobacco and spice.
2019 Dolcetto, Yamhill-Carlton (Estate)
Aromas of ripe cherries and earthy notes of under ripe raspberries with hints of violets and spice. The flavors mimic the nose with a soft peppery finish.
2019 Lagrein, Yamhill-Carlton (Estate)
Aromas of earth, cherry and fig, with flavors of cherry, raspberry and pepper.
2019 Lagrein - Dolcetto, Yamhill-Carlton (Estate)
Aromas of red currant, Rainier cherries and anise, with flavors of boysenberry, bright raspberry, white pepper and allspice.
2019 Merlot, Columbia Valley
The fruit forward nose of both dark and red fruits, with floral and vanilla aromas will bring blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and baking spice to the palate.
2019 Tempranillo Reserve, Columbia Valley
Aromas of caramel, blueberry, cacao and spice. Robust flavors of cherry, plum, cigar, and spice.
2019 Zinfandel, Columbia Valley
Aromas and flavors of bright red fruit (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), ripe plum and barrel spice with moderate tannins on the finish.
2020 Barbera, Columbia Valley
Aromas of cherry, cured meat, black pepper and dried herbs. It delivers flavors of plum that are met on the mid-palate by notes of dried herbs that lead to a finish showing hints of black pepper.
2020 Grenache, Columbia Valley
Aromas of bright raspberry and cherry with a light and fruity palate pleasing drinkability.
2020 Late Harvest Semillon, Columbia Valley
Aromas of kiwi, honeysuckle and melon with a hint of spicy citrus; flavors of quince, fig and stone fruit.
2020 Mourvedre, Columbia Valley
Aromas of blueberry, blackberry and plum with notes of violets, black pepper and smoke; flavors of blackberry, earth and a juicy acidity.
2020 Roussanne, Columbia Valley
This wine features a bright flowery nose, and a medium bodied palate with notes of pear, lemon, honey and stone fruit.
2021 Gruner Veltliner, Willamette Valley
An acid driven wine with aromas of green apple lime and nectarine, and layered flavors of lemon, honey, nuts & a hint of creaminess.
2021 Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon, Columbia Valley
Aromas of green apple nectarine and pineapple, with soft round flavors of apple, nectarine, and a hint of honey at the finish.