Zoot Allures

Zoot Allures is the second label of J. Christopher Wines, a small winery specializing in Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills and stainless steel fermented white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay.

Founder and winemaker Jay Somers mentored with John Paul, the winemaker and owner of Cameron Winery. Later he partnered with software executive Bill Holloran and together they built a small winery on Holloran's farm. Somers makes Holloran's Holloran Winery and Stafford Hill label wines as well as his own wines at the facility. The signature J. Christopher Pinot Noir is from the 25-year-old Le Pavillon Vineyard located in the Dundee Hills.

A number of dogs assist in the winemaking and are featured on the Zoot Allures label. The wines are sold through the website and Oregon retail wine stores.