The Marigny 'Drink This Wine' Fruity-Tooty Red, Oregon

Juicy nostalgia meets grown-up structure as 2024 The Marigny Drink This Wine Fruity-Tooty Red bursts onto the scene with playful confidence. Bright, crushable energy leads the way, then settles into something deeper and cozier, a red that feels equally at home at the dinner table or drifting toward dessert.

Product Details:

• Cepage: 40% Gamay, 30% Syrah, 20% Pinot Noir, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Pinot Gris
• Fermentation: Stainless steel
• Aging: 90% older French oak barrels (2015–2021), 10% newer French oak barrels (2022–2023)
• Alcohol: 12%

Sensory Description:

Bright red and purple fruit leap from the glass, recalling juicy berries and playful sweetness, followed by a more serious undercurrent of grip and structure. Gamay and Pinot Noir bring lift and freshness, while Syrah and Cabernet Franc anchor the palate with gentle tannins and savory depth. A subtle textural note from skin-contact Pinot Gris adds intrigue. The finish is smooth, lightly grippy, and endlessly drinkable, balancing fun with intention.

Winemaker's Background:

The Marigny is an Oregon-based wine project founded and led by Andy (Andrew Reginald) Young, who serves as both owner and winemaker. Built around a philosophy of approachability and minimal intervention, the project focuses on making wines that prioritize freshness, balance, and everyday drinkability without losing a sense of place. Young works closely with sustainably farmed vineyard partners across Oregon, often favoring sites that practice organic methods even when formal certification is not pursued. In the cellar, his approach is intentionally light-handed, emphasizing gentle extraction, native fermentations when appropriate, and restrained use of additives to preserve pure fruit character. Certain Drink This Wine releases are shaped through creative collaboration with chef and food writer Molly Baz, whose influence helps guide the wine’s joyful, food-friendly sensibility while leaving the technical execution firmly in Young’s hands. Together, this combination of thoughtful sourcing, low-intervention winemaking, and collaborative spirit defines The Marigny’s distinctly modern, unpretentious style.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly chilled to emphasize its juicy freshness and keep the structure in check. This red pairs effortlessly with comfort foods like pot roast, roasted poultry, and rich sides, yet surprises alongside dessert-leaning bites thanks to its fruit-forward charm. Pour generously, especially in social settings where the mood calls for ease and laughter.

Nostalgic, cozy, and confidently fun, 2024 The Marigny Drink This Wine Fruity-Tooty Red closes with a smile, leaving behind a craving for just one more glass.