Singular expressions
Résonance Vineyard
Memory Wines
Vineyards in Burgundy have hundreds of vintages to taste and inform current winemakers; the youth and unknown of the Willamette Valley is part of what makes it so exciting. In an effort to build our understanding of the terroir and region, the Memory Wines were born. Starting with our first vintage in 2013, our winemakers have put aside one barrel each from the oldest, most established blocks of the Résonance Vineyard. At first there was no defined plan for this wine; it was done purely out of a sense of experimentation and exploration. As the bottles rested in our cellar, it quickly became clear that they were something special: singular, distinctive expressions of the Résonance terroir, shaped by the unique conditions of each vintage.
With each release of the Memory Wines, we invite our club members to learn and explore with us.
BLOCK FIVE
The Pommard clone is perhaps the most Burgundian expression of Pinot noir. Among some of the oldest plantings in the valley, Block Five is known to come from the first Pommard plantings in Oregon, planted at Résonance in 1981 and still on ungrafted vines to this day. We find harmony, complexity and a beautiful balance on the palate.
BLOCK FOUR
Traditionally known for more elegance and a soft yet pronounced presence, our Block Four was planted in 1995 to Dijon clone. Originally coming from Cote de Nuits, this clone gives small berries with intense flavors and aromas, bringing a delicate touch that reminds us of home.
BLOCK ONE
Planted to the Swiss-originating Wadenswil clone in 1997, this may be the least Burgundian Pinot noir clone. This is fascinating to us as we continue to learn more about its complex and rustic characteristics. We find darker fruits in this ‘cooler’ Pinot noir and with the terroir of the Résonance Vineyard we see a reveal of its personality.
Each bottle is hand numbered and waxed by our winemaker and sold as a 4-bottle collection that includes one of each: Block Five, Block Four, Block One, and Résonance Vineyard Pinot noir.
