EVENTS
Friday Night Music on the Patio – Lisa James Bennett
SEPTEMBER 18 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
Portland-based singer-songwriter Lisa James brings warmth, heart, and a little playfulness to every performance. Blending folk, pop, Americana, country, and R&B influences, Lisa’s music explores love, connection, and the moments that bring people together. With more than a decade on stage, her inviting style turns live music into a shared experience – easygoing, heartfelt, and made for settling in with a glass of wine.
And because Oregon weather likes to keep us guessing, we have a backup plan. If the patio isn’t in the cards, we’ll bring the music inside the tasting room.
Come sip, stay awhile, repeat.
Friday Night Music on the Patio – Justin Mandell
SEPTEMBER 25 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
Join us for another evening of live music and wine at the estate, featuring Justin Mandell. Grab a glass, find your favorite spot on the patio, and settle in for an easygoing way to kick of the weekend with good wine, good music, and even better company.
And because Oregon likes to keep us guessing, we have a backup plan. If the patio isn’t in the cards, we’ll bring the music inside the tasting room.
Come sip, stay awhile, repeat.
Oktoberfest at the Estate
SEPTEMBER 25-27 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
We’re putting our own wine-country spin on Oktoberfest. Join us for a relaxed weekend in the tasting room with special pours and tasting flights, and Bavarian pretzels to enjoy alongside your glass. It’s our way of raising a toast to harvest, our German roots, and one of our favorite times of the year – no lederhosen required.
Come celebrate the season with us. More details to come!
October Club Share
OCTOBER 2026 | VARIOUS PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Your club membership is going places this October. Club Share returns for another month of wine tasting around the Willamette Valley, giving J. Christopher club members access to member benefits at participating wineries throughout October. It’s the perfect excuse to explore somewhere new, revisit a favorite, and make a few more wine-country plans this fall.
Participating wineries and details coming soon!
J. Christopher Autumn Release Party
OCTOBER 3 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
Club Members, save the date! Our next J. Christopher Club Pickup Party is on the calendar, and we’d love to celebrate with you. Join us at the winery to pick up your latest club wines, taste together, and spend a little time with the J. Christopher crew.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the day, but for now, mark your calendar and plan to stay awhile. More details – and a first look at your club wines – coming soon.
Friday Night Music on the Patio
October 9 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
We’re not ready to call it on patio season yet. We’re extending our Summer music series into the Fall with another evening of live music, good wine, and time well spent outside. Grab a glass, find a spot on the patio, and settle in as you kick off the weekend. Save the date – our featured musician will be announced soon!
Come sip, stay awhile, repeat.
Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet
November 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | PORTLAND ART MUSEUM, MARK BUILDING | 1119 SW PARK AVE, PORTLAND, OR
Join us at the Portland Art Museum for The Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet, an immersive evening bringing together more than 50 Willamette Valley wineries and local artists under one roof.
Taste your way through the Valley while enjoying seasonal bites, meeting winemakers and artists, watching art come to life, and exploring interactive experiences inspired by the creative process. Come find us, grab a glass, and experience Oregon wine from a whole new perspective.
General Admission: $105 | VIP Admission: $135 | Alcohol-Free General Admission: $55
OMSI After Dark: Game On!
November 11 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | OMSI | 1945 SE WATER AVE. PORTLAND, OR 97214
Game night is getting an upgrade. Find J. Christopher at OMSI After Dark: Game On! for a 21+ night of games, science, wine and a little friendly competition. Explore the museum after hours while checking out gaming-themed vendors and activities, science demonstrations, planetarium shows, and plenty more along the way.
We’ll be there pouring J. Christopher wines and getting in on the fun. Whether you’re a serious gamer or just in it for the wine, consider this your excuse to spend a Wednesday night playing at the museum.
Holiday Celebration
December 6 | TIME TBD | APPASSIONATA ESTATE
The holidays are coming to the estate. Save the date for a festive afternoon with J. Christopher as we father for good wine, good company, and a little holiday cheer. We’re still putting together the details, but you can expect a relaxed celebration and plenty of reasons to linger over a glass.
Mark your calendar – more holiday fun to come.