winery

Day Wines

United States

Philosophy

Minimal intervention winemaking from certified biodynamic and organic fruit, emphasizing terroir expression through site-specific single-vineyard and multi-vineyard blends using both classical Oregon varieties and distinctive underappreciated grapes sourced from farmer-partners in Willamette and Applegate Valleys.

Reputation

Founded in 2012 by winemaker Brianne Day, a Pacific Northwest native with eight years of harvest experience across four continents, Day Wines emerged in Dundee, Willamette Valley, from Day Camp—a collaborative winemaking community. The house prioritizes minimal intervention and expression of Oregon's terroir through partnerships with growers practicing biodynamic, organic, or sustainable methods.

AllocationFounder Brianne Day is sole proprietor; family-owned status confirmed. Production volume sourced from Candid Wines article (close to 20,000 cases annually as of recent years). Biodynamic certification applies only to select vineyard partners (e.g., Johan, Momtazi); Day Wines itself practices biodynamic principles rather than holding direct estate certification. Multiple sub-AVA designations across portfolio (Van Duzer Corridor, Chehalem Mountains, Applegate Valley, Yamhill-Carlton). Tasting room location confirmed at Day Camp collaborative winery facility, 21160 OR-99W, Dundee. US importers listed are regional distributors rather than traditional import houses—Day sources domestic Oregon fruit exclusively. No UK or Japan importer identified in available sources. Expansion to 20,000 cases represents significant growth from 125 cases in 2012. Natural wine credentials confirmed via RAW Wine Fair participation and book inclusion. No vineyard acreage data available (Day sources from farmer partners rather than owns vineyards). | Importer overflow captured (importer_us): 'Multiple regional distributors including Candid Wines (Illinois), David Bowler Wine (New York), Advintage Distributing (South Carolina/North Carolina)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Distributed in 23 US states and 3 countries (specific non-US markets unverified)'

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