Today we share the great wines of Dave Jachter who owned and operated several successful car dealerships in Oregon. Over decades, Dave cultivated a passion for wine, and a cellar to match. After selling his dealerships Dave has travelled to France, Italy, and California wine regions, and tasted wines from around the world. He studied at UC Davis, completing a variety of viticultural courses as he and his wife, Karen, purchased 120 acres in the Chehalem Mountains AVA in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
I love the new 2023 Jachter ‘The J. Reserve’ Chardonnay (OB, 93) which shows off the richness of the ’23 vintage. Learn more about this exciting new Oregon house at https://www.jachterwine.com and here are my reviews of the new Jachter wines.
2025 Jachter Rose- Made from Pinot Noir grapes from the Chehalem Mountains, this 2025 Rose offers sweetened gooseberry notes alongside dusty soils, and red raspberry with tart cranberry flavors on the palate. Brimming with minerality, enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2026-2031- 91
2023 Jachter ‘Estate Chehalem Mountains’ Chardonnay- The 2023 ‘Estate Chehalem Mountains’ Chardonnay comes up soft and mineral-laden with juicy pear and nectarine flavors alongside kiwi and wet stony accents. Drink 2026-2032- 92
2023 Jachter ‘The J. Reserve’ Chardonnay- The 2023 ‘The J. Reserve’ is a barrel selection wine that was stored in a portion of new French oak before bottling.It comes off slighter richer than the ‘Estate’ with lemon oil and pineapple flavors that parade with baking spice laced pastry crust on the palate. Seriously good, enjoy over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036- 93
2023 Jachter ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir- This 2023 ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir comes from this location in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. This is rich and powerful Pinot Noir, loaded with orange peel notes alongside bergamot, pomegranate seed and tart red cherry notes. Loaded with flavor, enjoy now and over the next six plus years. Drink 2026-2034- 92
2023 Jachter ‘Cuvee Karen Ann’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 ‘Cuvee Karen Ann’ come from Wadenswil and Pommard clone Pinot Noir grapes. It is ripe and rich, showing beautiful red florals on the nose. The palate is loaded with bright red fruits with shades of kumquat rind and salty soil nuances. Drink 2026-2034- 92
2021 Jachter ‘Block 15 Estate’ Pinot Noir- The 2023 ‘Block 15 Estate’ Pinot Noir comes from 5 different clones from their estate property. It comes off with good earthy elegance as wafts of black truffle shavings fill the nose alongside peat moss and boysenberry compote. The palate is rich and fleshy with a refined mouthfeel and good sense of richness from this warm vintage. Drink 2026-2038- 93