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Day Wines

Day Wines Tears of Vulcan

United States, Oregon

White wine

4.6

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Day Wines Tears of Vulcan is a harmonious blend of Viognier, Pinot Gris, and Muscat, sourced from Le Beau and Nemarniki vineyards. The grapes, destemmed into 1.5-ton fermenters, undergo co-fermentation, commencing spontaneously without sulfur. A meticulous 24-day maceration on the skins during primary fermentation precedes pressing and barrel aging. Utilizing predominantly neutral French oak, alongside one new Acacia barrel and two once-filled, imparts nuanced depth. Aged for six months, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, remaining unfined, unfiltered, and non-manipulated. A touch of sulfur post-MLF, just before bottling, preserves the wine's pristine character—a delightful expression of these distinct varietals.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Day Wines Tears of Vulcan embodies the essence of our vibrant tradition—a luminous skin-contact orange wine.Sourced from two organically farmed Chehalem Mountains AVA vineyards, it captures the boundless qualities of Viognier, Pinot Gris, and Muscat, reflecting the terroir of its origin. With an extended 24-day skin contact, this vintage showcases a captivating deep rose gold hue, firm tannins, and succulent fruit with a hint of umami. Unveiling endless depth and character, it evolves with time and air. Blood orange, fresh grapefruit, ginger, and juicy cider apples dance with fennel, dried herbs, and a touch of white pepper—a symphony of flavors.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Viognier

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Pinot Gris

ORIGINS

Winery: Day Wines

Region: Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located between Washington to the north and California to the south. It is known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, rivers, and high desert, and for its vibrant wine industry. Oregon's wine industry dates back to the mid-1800s, when the first vineyards were planted in the Willamette Valley. The region was largely forgotten until the 1960s, when a group of pioneering winemakers began to experiment with Pinot Noir and other cool-climate varieties. Since then, Oregon has become one of the most important wine regions in the United States, with over 500 wineries and more than 1,000 vineyards.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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