Day Wines Chardonnay Belle Pente Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton 2018

Day Wines Chardonnay Belle Pente Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton 2018Direct Press Selection January 2022 Press 2 When Jonathan and I first discussed the theme of this month's wine club, I knew I wanted to feature this wine. It's no secret that Brianne Day is one of my favorite American winemakers, and I know I am biassed because she's also one of my best friends. But most importantly, she's incredibly talented and makes truly fantastic wines. Brianne started working with Chardonnay from Belle Pente in 2015. This site

a Collio Bianco and Rosso

employing the biodynamic principals she learned at Foradori

This comes from a polycultural field planted with a mixture of grapes as well as grains

Cédric's top cider is made with roughly three-quarters highly acidic and astringent apples

But most importantly

apricot and green apple

a take on Beaujolais complete with dancing skeletons on the label

All of the grapes were picked and pressed together

Elisabetta Foradori

Just in time for things the warm up

Not often am I be convinced of that California Mourvèdre can rival Bandol

balanced concoction a bit of room for keen drinkers to pick up subtle notes of licorice and almond