Appassionata Estate and J. Christopher Wines, Driven by Passion, Patience, and Place

Appassionata Estate and J. Christopher Wines, Driven by Passion, Patience, and Place

May 1, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 3 · Episode 15

About this episode

Ernst "Erni" Loosen and Tim Malone discuss the importance of patience and place in winemaking.

Text the Show Industry icon and sixth-generation winemaker, Ernst "Erni" Loosen, joins Willamette winemaker Tim Malone to explain the required patience for Appassionata wines and the focus of J. Christopher Wines on place. Erni offers a wide-ranging, entertaining explanation of the WHY, and Tim offers insight into HOW the vision is executed.

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