COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir 82%, Gamay 18%
PRODUCER
Day Wines
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2023 Vin De Days Rouge from Day Wines is a unique red blend from Oregon's Willamette Valley, featuring 82% Pinot Noir and 18% Gamay. Founded by Brianne Day in 2012, the winery emphasizes minimal intervention and sustainable farming. This wine draws inspiration from Beaujolais winemaking techniques, including partial carbonic maceration, to create a 'dangerously drinkable' and approachable red. The Willamette Valley's cool climate is ideal for producing wines with vibrant fruit and earthy complexity. The 2023 vintage is recognized for its bright fruit and lively acidity. This wine is a flagship offering designed to please a wide audience and has received accolades, including a 91-point rating from Wine Enthusiast.
ALCOHOL
13.3%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by Beaujolais winemaking, adapted for Oregon grapes.
Fact 02
Uses 50% whole-cluster fruit for fermentation.
Fact 03
Certified Organic farming practices are used for the grapes.
Fact 04
Awarded 91 points by Wine Enthusiast.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Vin De Days Rouge is crafted using a minimal-intervention approach. Grapes are sourced from organically or biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley. A key technique involves using 50% whole-cluster fruit for partial carbonic maceration, inspired by Beaujolais winemaking. Extraction is gentle, utilizing pump-overs twice daily to enhance fruit-forwardness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts. The wine is then aged briefly in neutral French oak and stainless steel tanks before bottling with low sulfite levels. This process aims to create a vibrant, expressive, and approachable red wine.
