Chris James Cellars

Carlton, Willamette Valley · Columbia Gorge, Columbia Valley, Eola Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton AVA

About the winery

The Estate Tasting Room is nestled in the foothills of the coastal range less than 15 minutes west of Carlton. Relax while enjoying a flight with small bites, and taking in the beautiful scenery. The Estate Tasting Room is tended by our wine educators who can offer personalized winery and vineyard tours tailored to your interests. Chris James Cellars is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery that produces unique and interesting wines in Carlton, Oregon. The vineyard was planted in 2012, with additional blocks planted in each year since. In 2015 we produced our first lots of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc and have since expanded our wine selection to offer hand-crafted lots of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Dolcetto, Lagrein and more. We now have two amazing tasting rooms to visit. The Estate Tasting Room is open Friday through Sunday, 12-5pm (March to November) and by appointment year round. It is located at our vineyard – 12000 NW Old Wagon Rd., Carlton, OR 97111. The McMinnville Tasting Room is open year round Sunday-Thursday 12-6pm, and Friday/Saturday 12-8pm. It is located at 645 NE 3rd St., McMinnville, OR 97128. The Estate Tasting Room is available for private events. Reach out to Beth to plan your event (beth@chrisjamescellars.com). Please visit our reservation page to schedule a tasting experience, or visit us during our tasting room hours. Friday – Sunday 12-5 pm (March through November) or by appointment Reservations recommended, walk-ins are welcome if space permits 12000 NW Old Wagon Rd Carlton, OR 97111 get directions

What makes it different

Carlton's most decorated winery at the 2026 Oregon Wine Awards, with 8 medals.
Chris James Cellars' 2021 Miscela Reserva won a Double Gold at the 2026 Oregon Wine Awards.
Chris James Cellars' 2024 Sparkling Chardonnay won a Double Gold at the 2026 Oregon Wine Awards.

Recent news

NewsMay 1, 2026
May 2026
May is Oregon Wine Month! May marks the yearly celebration of Oregon Wine Month! It’s a time to raise our glasses to the rich diversity, passionate craftmanship, and world-class quality that define the industry here in Oregon. We’re proud to be a part of this diverse community of growers, vintners, and wine lovers who bring Oregon’s…
NewsApr 16, 2026
April Charitable Giving Wine Program!
Supporting Local Heroes Happy Mid-April, everyone! Thanks for being here. Three years ago, we launched our Charitable Giving Wine program in an effort to support our local nonprofits, which do great work in the place we call home: the Willamette Valley. In 2026, we’re pleased to continue this program, and we need you! WHO, WHAT…
NewsApr 1, 2026
April 2026
April Showers: What’s Pouring in April? SPRING AT THE WINERY Spring is fully in bloom, and we are ready to open up the Carlton Estate Tasting Room for the season! The weather has been very cooperative, and we are anxiously awaiting budbreak. As the days grow slightly warmer, and the nights just a bit less…
NewsMar 19, 2026
Gems of Southeast Europe
Cruise Information Zoom Meeting! We’re excited to invite you to a special Zoom information session about an incredible travel experience coming up in November 2026 — our “Gems of Southeast Europe” Wine River Cruise! Join us for a relaxed online presentation where we’ll walk through the details of this unforgettable journey along the Danube River,…
NewsMar 1, 2026
March 2026
Spring is in the air! As the first signs of spring begin to show across the Willamette Valley, there’s a renewed sense of life and energy in the vines as the chill of winter begins to pass. This brings a certain kind of anticipation for the beginning of a new season of growth. Longer days…