🌿 A beam of light in a glass—Kristof Chardonnay in Wine Spectator

We’re still catching our breath: Wine Spectator just featured our very first Chardonnay (2022) as one of Oregon’s top bottles. Describing it as a “dynamic” wine with apple, lemon, honeysuckle, and spice, they placed it in rare company—alongside some of the valley’s most celebrated producers.

Oregon Chardonnays are having a moment, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. Elegant, expressive, and increasingly world-class, they’re showing the world what this region can do beyond Pinot.

It’s a moment we won’t forget—and a reminder of how special this land really is.

(Scroll for the screenshot. We may have it printed out for Matriarch Jane.)

Round Two: Pinot and Perspective at Kristof Farms (Because the first tasting filled faster than we expected…)

Come for the views, stay for the conversation—If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the cougar, a curious bear on the wildlife cam, or a hawk circling overhead while you sip.

For those who like their Pinot Noir with a side of big questions and even bigger views—this is your kind of tasting.

Our June 28 tasting day filled quickly—thank you!

So we’re opening up Round Two of Pinot and Perspective on Sunday, June 29, with seatings at 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

You’ll taste our wines and ciders, stroll the vineyard and orchard, and join in conversations that flow from how the vines are growing to what’s unfolding in the world. It’s informal but engaged—curious, thoughtful, and wide-ranging. We often drift from grape tannins to tariffs, D.C.’s push-and-pull with the ivory tower, international flashpoints, or the latest efforts to rewire American healthcare.

Email info@kristoffarms.com to reserve a spot.

(Club members get priority.)

Thanks, as always, for being part of our extended farm family—whether you’re here for the Pinot, the wildlife, or just a dose of perspective. Hope to see you on June 29!