J. Christopher Winery–Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, OR
Meet the Winemaker Friday 3-5:30

May 15, 2026

J. Christopher is owned by Ernst “Erni” Loosen, the internationally acclaimed winemaker behind Germany’s Dr. Loosen and Villa Wolf estates. Erni has a lifelong passion for Pinot Noir, and he recognized in the early 1990s that there was something very special going on here in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. He became an avid collector of Oregon Pinot Noir, visiting the state often and establishing his U.S. import company here in 2003.

Over the last decade, J. Christopher has earned international acclaim and has been named a Wine & Spirits World Top 100 Winery in multiple years. Today, under the experienced hand of winemaker Timothy Malone, their Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays, rosés and Rieslings continue to showcase the Old-World style that first attracted Erni to J. Christopher – a style that Erni has always maintained in his German wines. It’s a patient approach to winemaking that gives each wine the opportunity to fully express where it comes from, whether it’s the Old World or the New.

We welcome winemaker Tim Malone to tell the story and share the current releases.

Friday, May 15th. 3-5:30.

$5 fee. Wine Club Members receive one free tasting per membership.