OREGON
THE UPPER LEFT J. Christopher
TERROIR-FOCUSED WINES FROM THE HEART AND SOIL OF OREGON’S WILLAMETTE VALLEY THE NICHE
Produced in Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley, the range of J. Christopher Wines follows a patient winemaking approach that clearly expresses the unique character of their cool-climate roots. Owned by renowned Mosel winegrower, Ernst “Erni” Loosen (of Dr. Loosen), the wines are hand-crafted in small lots and are sourced from some of the finest sustainably managed vineyards in the area. The goal of J. Christopher Wines is to showcase the Old-World finesse and elegance that Erni has always pursued in his German wines. The key to this is unhurried winemaking, which allows the wines to evolve at their own pace, with a minimum of intervention. Owner: Ernst Loosen Winemaker: Tim Malone Est: 1996 VINEYARD SOURCES: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS: Appassionata & Medici DUNDEE HILLS AVA: Baptista-Maresh, Kolb, & La Colina EOLA-AMITY HILLS: Bieze YAMHILL CARLTON: Yamhill Vineyard