This was an outstanding tasting for a Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Cindy Riggs walked us through the wines and poured both brands. Impressive for sure. Highly recommended.
CellarTracker! J Christopher & Appasionata (Day 3: Visit 1: Willamette Valley)
- 2025 J. Christopher Cristo Irresisto – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Interesting sparkling wine. Syrah and Grenache and features floral, chalk, spices and cherry. A little harsh on the finish. Not something I would enjoy. (84 pts.)
- 2021 J. Christopher Chardonnay Sol et Soleil – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Honestly my first Chardonnay from J but will not be my last. Dust, Carmel, pear, apple, lime and spices. Medium plus finish and a touch of wood. (92 pts.) - 2022 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Lumière – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills
Always in my wheelhouse is the Lumiere. Tasted out of the Glasvin Fu. Cranberry, mushrooms, funk, rose petals, spices and earth. Medium plus finish. Sampled on day 2. (92 pts.)
- 2021 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Single Barrel Selection La Colina Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Very nice overall but needs more time. Chery, cranberry, spices, dust, smoke and earth. A bit harsh on the finish. Hold. 90+ (90 pts.)
- 2021 Appassionata Chardonnay – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Solid and well made like the rest of their lineup. Minerals, spices, floral, orange peel, dust and wafter. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
- 2023 Appassionata Über-Sauvignon – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Tasted at J Christopher. Nice wine overall with melon, dust, orange peel, mango, minerals and grass. Medium plus finish. Recommended. (91 pts.)
- 2019 Appassionata Pinot Noir Andante – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Very nice and tasted out of the Glasvin Fu. Earth, floral, cherry, spices, slate and dust. Medium plus finish. Recommended. (93 pts.)
- 2014 Appassionata Pinot Noir Fortissimo – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
My top wine tasted at the winery today. Wow is this good with funk, earth, celery, spices, dried cherries, raspberries and stone. Medium plus finish. Wow. (94 pts.)
- 2018 Appassionata Riesling GG – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Nice overall with medium gold color. Minerals, slate, orange peel, peach and sour apple. Very nice Riesling from Oregon. (90 pts.) - 2021 Appassionata Pinot Noir Allegro – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Spices, cherry, boysenberries, funk and earth. Medium plus finish. Cellar. (92 pts.)
- 2020 Dr. Loosen Riesling Red Slate – Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Great way to finish up the tasting at J Christopher. Honey, slate, apricots, chalk and lime. Dry in style and I like it. (91 pts.)
