Résonance Vineyards Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

When I visited Résonance, the 2021 Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir hadn't yet been blended, so winemaker Guillaume Large and I tasted through several different barrels representing single clones, blocks and winemaking techniques like whole-cluster inclusion. Each of the barrels offered unique, pure expressions, although some of the components seemed to shine brighter than the rest. It's been a decade since Jadot purchased the vineyard, and I expect they will continue to work to identify the most promising blocks across the property. A preliminary blend of the components illustrates the promise of the vineyard and the vintage. It has aromas of cranberry sauce and red cherries with streaks of iron and flint, cracked pepper, charcuterie and tobacco leaves. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled yet offers notable concentration for its weight. Finely chalky, very refreshing, with layered, perfumed berry fruit, it has a long, nuanced finish. Around 1,700 to 1,800 cases will be produced.

The kind of acidity that raises goose bumps on arms fuels a lively wine packing oodles of tart red cherries and boysenberries, along with flavors of espresso and sea salt. The aromas are equally captivating, as black cherries, glove leather and violets fill the air with each glass swirl. Try it with a bacon sandwich.

Tight with tension, this Pinot is slow to reveal itself. Opens to blueberry and guava flavors laced with forest floor, stony minerality and dusky spice tones as this builds structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Needs time. Best from 2025 through 2032. 1,634 cases made.