Le Pavillon Vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA.

The Dundee Hills AVA is defined by a chain of hills created by a combination of volcanic activity and tectonic shifts. The area is noted for its red volcanic Jory soils, which provide optimal drainage for grapes. Located about 28 miles southwest of Portland and 40 miles inland from the Oregon Coast, this growing area is protected from severe weather by the Coast Range. It gets about 30 to 45 inches of rain per year, most of which falls outside of the growing season. More info

In the Dundee Hills AVA, J. Christopher sources fruit from these excellent vineyards:

• Abbey Ridge
• Baptista Maresh
• Bella Vida
• Charlie's Vineyard
• Gertz Vineyard
• La Colina
• Le Pavillon
• Maresh (South Block)
• Meyer Vineyard