2023 Day Wines Vin de Days Rouge, Oregon, United States

The fermentation method yields a vibrant, bright red fruit profile with high-toned aromas of tart cherry, cran-raspberry and lilacs. There is a beguiling secondary complexity in the form of black pepper and mossy, mushroomy, forest floor, a reflection of the significant proportion of Pinot Meunier in the blend. Candied violets pop in the glass, and persistent acidity and racy red fruits define the flavor profile, but again the Meunier keeps everything balanced with a slight earthy, volcanic streak on the mid-palate. A crisp and refreshing finish brings you back to the glass again and again.