Rows of grapevines in a vineyard under a clear blue sky with scattered white clouds.Vineyard with green grapevines on a dry hillside overlooking a river under a clear blue sky.

Oregon nuance meets Washington muscle. Wines built to show up, not show off.

We source from Oregon's premier appellations and Washington's Horse Heaven Hills—working with family growers who know their land and share our standards.

Our Story

We weren't born into wine. We broke into it. Two brothers from Wisconsin (busted knuckles and blackboards) who brought the grit we grew up with to Pacific Northwest winemaking. We come from farmers, teachers, machinists, well drillers: people who didn't brand their values; they lived them.

Two children smiling outdoors; one rides a yellow pedal tractor with a sign reading 'Walnuts 14-1 penny!' while pulling a red wagon with the other child sitting inside.Two men standing in a vineyard with grapevines and a dog sitting on the grass beside them.

In 2009, we started without a blueprint. One brother was already making wine when the other saw the potential and invested in building something together. That instinct to grow, build, and try something new is what pulled us West. We partnered with vineyard families across Oregon and Washington who share the same work ethic. Because excellence isn't luck: it's earned every season.

Two people standing in a vineyard with grapevines and bunches of dark grapes hanging overhead, showing only their legs and feet.

We source from family-owned vineyards across Oregon's premier appellations and Washington's Horse Heaven Hills.

Vineyard with rows of grapevines stretching across rolling hills under a clear blue sky.Vineyard on hillside overlooking a wide river with dry brown hills on the opposite bank under a clear blue sky.
Five wine bottles standing upright in dry grass with hills in the background at dusk.

Christopher Michael Wines

Follow along with us on our Christopher Michael Instagram:

Where We Source

Oregon Nuance. Washington Muscle.

We source from family-owned vineyards across Oregon's premier appellations and Washington's Horse Heaven Hills. Each bottle clearly states its state of origin and vineyard source—no mystery, no pretension.

Close-up of a tractor tire with rows of green grapevines under a clear blue sky in the background.

Oregon

Oregon gives us bright red fruit, natural acidity, and the kind of complexity that keeps you coming back to the glass. Multi-valley sourcing creates depth in our Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris—wines that show what this place does best.

Washington

Washington delivers bold character and consistent quality. Horse Heaven Hills gives us the structure and power for our Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blend; wines with backbone and drinkability.

Rows of green grapevines in a vineyard with a river and dry land in the background under a clear blue sky.
Man in a baseball cap inspecting rows of grapevines with ripe purple grapes under a clear blue sky.

Partnerships

Our partnerships with small growers ensure authentic regional character. We work with people who know their land, who farm with intention, who share our standards. No shortcuts, no tricks just great grapes that deliver.

Our Philosophy

Two people standing in a vineyard with grape clusters and vines overhead, wearing jeans and boots.

We believe great wine comes from honest work, not inherited privilege. Two brothers brought Midwest values to Pacific Northwest vineyards: Wisconsin work ethic meeting Oregon's nuanced terroir and Washington's bold character.

We earned our place here through dedication, crafting wines that show up authentically without pretense. Every bottle is made for moments that matter, where quality is measured by connection, not price tag.

Find Christopher Michael Near You