Sun Break Barrel Aged Red Vermouth, Oregon

Slow, amber-toned light settles into the glass, inviting pause rather than haste. Sun Break Barrel Aged Red Vermouth is contemplative and layered, shaped by time in oak and guided by a quiet confidence that favors depth, nuance, and conversation over spectacle.

Product Details:

• Owner/ Winemaker: David Patte
• Category: Barrel-aged red vermouth
• Alcohol by Volume: 17.4%
• Base Wine: Red and rosé wines
• Botanicals: 17+ organic and no-spray botanicals including wormwood, fennel, coriander, rose petals, rose hips, gentian root, Oregon grape, wild cherry bark, horehound, and blessed thistle
• Aging: Three years in oak barrels
• Certifications & Commitments: Organic and no-spray botanicals; 1% for the Planet

Sensory Description:

Aromatics unfold with a slow, jazz-like rhythm, revealing stewed cranberry and cinnamon compote, rose petal and elderflower potpourri, and a soft note of cured sweet pipe tobacco. On the palate, flavors of cranberry sauce layered with hazelnut, nutmeg, orange peel, and candied cherry glide across the tongue. Sage, cardamom, and cinnamon follow in long, gentle waves, while bitter botanicals provide structure and contrast beneath the richness, creating a finish that is complex, savory, and quietly persistent.

Winemaker's Background:

Sun Break Wines was founded in 2018 by owner and producer David Patte, whose work is rooted in curiosity, restraint, and a deep respect for fermentation as a means of expression. Alongside vineyard-driven wines and artisanal cider, Sun Break’s vermouths reflect the same commitment to purity and transparency. Many botanicals are grown using no-spray practices on the estate, with others sourced organically, allowing the character of the botanicals to lead. Barrel Aged Red Vermouth represents the most meditative expression in the lineup, shaped by patience and long élevage.

Serving Suggestions:

• Neat or on ice: Serve chilled or over ice to fully appreciate its layered aromatics and gentle bitterness.
• With citrus: Add a twist or wedge of orange to highlight spice and fruit notes.
• Lengthened: Pair with soda water for a refreshing aperitif.
• In cocktails: Shines in classics such as a Manhattan, where its depth and structure take center stage.

Why Sun Break Barrel Aged Red Vermouth:

This vermouth offers the complexity of extended barrel aging without tipping into heaviness or medicinal bitterness. Crafted for sipping as much as mixing, it delivers exceptional depth, balance, and value, making it as rewarding on its own as it is in thoughtful cocktails.