Chehalem Mountains
J. Christopher is a boutique Oregon winery in the Chehalem Mountains, founded in 2009 by Ernst Loosen, a German winemaker bringing Old World techniques to the Willamette Valley. Known for elegant Pinot Noir and white wines—including Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc—the winery draws from distinctive vineyard blocks like Appassionata and Medici. Consistently scoring 90+ from Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, J. Christopher stands among the region's top Pinot Noir producers.
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Appassionata Estate
17150 NE Hillside Drive
Newberg, OR 97132