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Day Wines, Johan Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 2022, Van Duzer Corridor AVA, Oregon, America
Producer Profile
Day Wines was founded by winemaker and owner Brianne Day in 2012.
Brianne produces boutique, artisanal bottlings made from fruit sourced exclusively from a small group of Oregon growers who utilize Biodynamic, Organic and/or Sustainable vineyard practices. To create distinct expressions of their corner of the world, Day Wines focus on fruit harvested from the esteemed Willamette Valley to exotic varietals found in Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley AVA.
All of Brianne’s wines are crafted with an attention to detail that allows her to impart minimum levels of intervention in the winery. ”We take what the vineyard and vintage give us and allow nature to do its thing.” – Brianne Day
Brianne believes the character of Oregon wine is defined by the incredible diversity found in the various growing regions spread across the state. From Applegate Valley in the south to Yamhill-Carlton in the north and numerous AVAs in between, she seeks and works with growers who are committed to stewardship of the soil and the vine through biodynamic and organic practices. These people are the backbone of the Day Wines business, and the team are proud to call them partners and friends.
Viticulture
Johan Vineyard is an 85-acre, Demeter-certified biodynamic site in the Willamette Valley. This site is almost always the last Pinot pick of harvest. Although it’s a relatively low-elevation site, due to its proximity to the coast and the winds that howl through the Van Duzer Corridor every summer afternoon, the fruit here tends to ripen later than in their other vineyards.
It is primarily marine sediment with an overlay of volcanic loam and random basalt and granite boulders left by the Missoula floods. The benefit of biodynamic farming is completely apparent when one stands in this healthy and alive place.
Winemaking
The grapes are sorted fastidiously into small-lot fermenters, with 30% of the fruit left whole-cluster on the bottom of the fermenter; the balance of fruit is destemmed. No sulphur is added at the destemmer. Instead, Brianne uses dry ice to discourage spoilage yeast and bacteria, while encouraging native yeasts to take the helm. Once through primary fermentation, the wine is pressed into 80% neutral and 20% new French oak barrels & puncheons. The wine is allowed to complete malolactic fermentation, and is aged for 22 months in our temperature-controlled cellar. Only free-run barrels were used in this bottling. Limited use of sulphur used after ML and before bottling, and no manipulation, fining or filtering was done to the wine.
Tasting Note
“Vibrant red fruit, floral and baking spice scents show fine detail and mineral lift. Juicy raspberry and cherry flavours spread out steadily through the midpalate and take on suggestions of botanical herbs, cola and candied lavender. Smoothly interwoven tannins frame a long, spicy finish that emphatically repeats the floral and cherry notes.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Goes well with
The Day Wines Johan Vineyard Pinot Noir is a bright, structured Oregon wine bursting with red cherry, tart cranberry, and herbaceous earthiness. Its high-toned acidity and silky tannins make it a dream pairing for earthy umami dishes, roasted poultry, and rich, fatty fish.
Cellaring
5 to 10 years from the vintage date. Because the wine is made with high acidity, noticeable tannins in its youth, and aged in French oak, it has a strong structure that rewards patience.
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Aromas and flavours of Bing and sour cherries, wild strawberries, Sichuan pepper, pine and an undercurrent of saline minerality. This is a bright, juicy and expressive medium-bodied wine. Ripe tannins and a long finish. Drink or hold.” 93 POINTS – James Suckling
From the biodynamically farmed Johan Vineyards in the Van Duzer Corridor appellation. Savoury and tart aromas of raspberry leaf, cranberry and a sa blood orange with a whisper of dried thyme. The palate is slightly austere in its youth. Tart red berries and spicy chicory root dominate with notes of t This Pinot is a cool climate, cool customer finishing with turned earth and pine tips along with a concentrated pomegranate pulp at a lively finish. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2033.” 93 POINTS – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
Features
Varieties: Pinot Noir 100%-
Colour: Red
ABV: 13%
Closure: Natural Cork
Style: Still
Case Size: 12 x 75cl
Country: America
Region: Van Duzer Corridor AVA, Oregon
Vintage: 2022
