Day Wines Dazzles of Light White Blend
Day Wines Dazzles of Light White Blend
£31.25
Tasting Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc amplifies the more tropical side of Chardonnay with highlights of mango, lime, and a little clean grass and fresh thyme, while the Melon de Bourgogne brings chalky soils, macadamia nut and lily to the blend. The Chardonnay shows off notes of creamy lemon curd, white peach, honeycomb, and a little leesy brioche. It is really delicious. It shows length on the palate, zesty acidity and a bounty of fruit, floral, and mineral flavours. We allowed the wine to go fully through primary and malolactic fermentation, it is crisp, dry and delicious.
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
Sourced from a number of vineyards – Finnigan Hill (Chehalem Mtns), Layne (Applegate Valley), Four Diamonds (Applegate Valley) Dukes Family (Eola Amity Hills), Chris James (Yamhill Carlton), Johan (Van Duzer Corridor), Keleri (Chehalem Mountains).
This joyful and springlike Dazzles of Light white blend is back with a slightly different varietal composition. This year is 60% Chardonnay, 31% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Melon de Bourgogne.
Winemaking
Grapes were direct pressed and settled 24 hours in a chilled stainless tank. Racked off gross lees into 6 year old French oak barrels for spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation, and fermented untouched and still, save for topping. Racked to stainless steel, filtered and cold stabilized. The only addition was a total SO2 addition of 40ppm.
Goes well with
Pair it with light, vibrant dishes like fish tacos, scallops, goat cheese, or mildly spiced Thai cuisine.
Cellaring
3 – 5 years with careful cellaring.
| Style | Still Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Grapes | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc), Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet) |
| Blend | Chardonnay 60%, Sauvignon Blanc 31%, Melon de Bourgogne 9% |
| Format | Standard (750 ml) |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
Tasting Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc amplifies the more tropical side of Chardonnay with highlights of mango, lime, and a little clean grass and fresh thyme, while the Melon de Bourgogne brings chalky soils, macadamia nut and lily to the blend. The Chardonnay shows off notes of creamy lemon curd, white peach, honeycomb, and a little leesy brioche. It is really delicious. It shows length on the palate, zesty acidity and a bounty of fruit, floral, and mineral flavours. We allowed the wine to go fully through primary and malolactic fermentation, it is crisp, dry and delicious.
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.













