Background

Résonance Vineyard is situated in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, which is located within Oregon's Willamette Valley, just west of Carlton at the foothills of the Coast Range. It is a 13ha property, with 8 ha of vineyard planted with Pinot Noir. The vineyard sits on a convex portion of a low, west-east oriented ridge emerging out of the Coast Range, at an altitude of 80 to 150 meters above sea level. Soils are primarily Willakenzie (old sedimentary deposits) and Yamhill (ancient submarine basaltic soil).

Tasting notes

The wine has a beautiful ruby appearance, the nose at first has a restrained bouquet that opens up after few minutes to an array of ripe fruits and spicy aromas, supported by subtle notes of vanilla from the oak ageing. On the palate the soft tannins are well integrated, with a firm structure, displaying red fruit characters with a touch of spice, wood and minerality typical of the Résonance Vineyard soil.

Winemaking

Traditional red wine vinification followed by 15 months ageing in French oak barrels (50% new).

Food pairings

Pairs well with grilled and roasted red meats, as well as rich and mature cheeses.

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