80% Vermentino, 20% Muscat
Dundee, Oregon
Layne Vineyard and Four Diamonds in the Applegate ValleyÂ
Alluvial soil over granite (and dramatic daily temperature swings which help retain acidity in the fruit)
Organic, hand-harvested
The grapes were direct pressed to stainless steel, racked off lees, and fermented with ambient yeasts. The tanks were chilled at the desired sugar levels and bottled by hand under crown cap.
drink now, or save for Mother's Day or spring's inaugural picnic
Nose: candied fruit, peach pit, lemon pith, and begonia petals (slight). Palate: soapy floral, polished marble, mango, peach fuzz, damp earth in wheat field.
Popcorn, potato chips, shell fish, lean white fish with herb-infused butter, mushroom pot pie (or a meat pot pie), french onion soup, or a soft-cheese platter with saline crackers/biscuits.
In 2006 Brianne Day sold everything she owned and began traveling through wine regions all over the world. Over the following eight years she visited around 80 different regions, working at wineries in Burgundy, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. During this time, she re-established her home base in Oregon and worked at a number of wineries including The Eyrie Vineyards and Brooks.
From starting her own winery and releasing the first vintage of Day Wines in 2012, Brianne Day continues to produce a wide array of artisanal bottlings made from fruit sourced exclusively from a small group of Oregon growers who utilize Biodynamic, Organic, and/or Sustainable vineyard practices.
Day Wines are crafted with an attention to detail that allows for a minimum level of intervention in the winery - producing exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah, as well as working with under-appreciated varieties such as Malvasia, Tannat, and Aligoté.
Oral History Video Interview, 2019
