Happy VinDependence Days— and thank you again for supporting small producers.
First, heartfelt thanks to you, the Berserker community. Wine Berserkers has been a meaningful part of Sun Break’s story, from early visibility during our launch — front page, above the fold of The Wall Street Journal, no less — to continued direct support through BerserkerDay and related community offers.
I was especially touched by your support in 2023, when our Oregon distributor went out of business and a Wine Berserkers member stepped up to organize a Sun Break support sale to help offset the roughly $10,000 we lost in the bankruptcy. That kind of generosity is hard to forget, and it feels especially fitting to be included again as a vendor for VinDependence Days.
My offer this year focuses on strong QPR across the board:
- An exceptional 2022 vintage for our Pinot Noirs (three wines at 93pts; the Reserve at 96pts) at $22.80 and $45 respectively with the 40% discount below. The highly rated 2021 and 2023 Reserve Pinots (93pts, 95pts.) are also available at $33 and $45
- Bright Royer Vineyard Chardonnay (93pts) at $22.80
- Scintillating White Pinot Noir at $16.80 (not yet reviewed)
- Beguilling artisanal vermouths at $22.80 and $16.80
- Sparkling ciders at $5.10.
Some of you may know Erik Segelbaum, and I’m honored that he called out Sun Break-- “one of my favorite boutique wineries in the Willamette Valley.” Erik is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Specialist of Wine (with distinction) through the Society of Wine Educators, a Wine & Spirits Locations Specialist (with distinction), and the Founder & Chief Vinnovation Officer of SOMLYAY and GoodSomm.
12+ bottles (mix & match): 40% discount + $40 flat-rate shipping
Code: VINDEPX12 Read about the wines and reviews here: Shop - Sun Break Wines
3- or 6-pack orders (mix & match): 30% off + $40 flat-rate shipping
Code: VINDEP Read about the wines and reviews here: Shop - Sun Break Wines
Futures: $19.75 Pinot Noir; $27.50 Reserve Pinot Noir; $27.50 Sparkling Blanc de Noir via email only dpatte62@gmail.com (details below – these are not on our website)
Free shipping for Love146 supporters! Please consider donating and let me know after your wine purchase. I will send you a $40 credit to cover your shipping as a thank you! Love146 donation link.
Use the online store to peruse the wine selection and to order for most states: Shop - Sun Break Wines
Email me at dpatte62@gmail.com for invoicing/payment and delivery/shipment options if:
· You’re in the Willamette Valley and would prefer pickup or delivery.
· You’re NOT in a VinoShipper/Online Store State: CA, DE, HI, NJ, MI, MT, VA (and possibly a few others).
The flat-rate shipping is especially worth noting on larger orders: at $40 no matter the size, the shipping cost per bottle drops sharply once you get to 12 or more bottles, so mixed case orders deliver the strongest overall value.
The lineup includes Sun Break’s small-lot Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay, White Pinot, vermouths, and sparkling cider — no forced bundles, no filler, just the chance to build the box you actually want. For anyone new to Sun Break, the Pinot program is my driving passion: the idea that different fermentation approaches can reveal different truths from the same site, whether through whole cluster (Ariane Pinot Noir), destemmed (Colette Pinot Noir), or blended expressions (Reserve and Marie-Paule Pinot Noirs). It’s especially fun and elucidating to try these wines side by side, since they all draw from all six blocks/clones of Cortell-Rose Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.
New this time: if you’re on the mailing list, you already know we’re offering limited futures on the upcoming 2024 Sparkling Blanc de Noir and our 2025 Pinot Noirs. These are available via email only, since they are not yet listed on the website. Email me at dpatte62@gmail.com for more information on the wines and the vintage.
Futures pricing
Available via email only. Yes, we can cellar these wines for as long as you wish. Mixed cases are welcome, in full-case increments overall.
Pinot Noir futures
· 2025 Colette, Ariane, and Marie-Paule: $237/case (= $19.75/bottle)
· 2025 Reserve Marie-Paule: $330/case (= $27.50/bottle)
Sparkling futures
· 2024 Champagne-method Blanc de Noir (Pinot Noir): $330/case (= $27.50/bottle)
Availability for pickup/shipping: November 2026, though Spring 2027 is fine to let the wines move past initial bottle shock. But we are also happy to cellar these for longer—I prefer at least two years bottle aging. Applicable UPS shipping and local taxes will be added to the invoice.
As always, reply in the thread, DM, or email with any questions about states, pickup, delivery, or mixed-case ideas. And thank you again — not just for buying wine, but for being the kind of community that remembers small producers when it matters most.
Cheers,
David Patte, dpatte62@gmail.com 541 745-3016 mobile SunBreakWines.com
