The 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley, made entirely from estate fruit for the first time this vintage, was matured for 16 months in 20% new French oak. It has nuanced aromas of matchstick, white fruit, Meyer lemon, meringue and citrus blossoms. The light-bodied palate is elegantly styled with a silky texture, creamy citrus flavors, vibrant acidity and a long, energetic finish. 1,930 cases were made.
93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2025)
Lush in texture yet steely with fresh acidity, this white offers refined accents of apple, lemon verbena and stony mineral while gliding on the fresh finish. Drink now. 1,937 cases made.
93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Dec 2025)
This Willamette Valley Chardonnay bottling from Résonance is given 16 months in mostly neutral French oak, and it's sourced from a number of the Résonance estate sites throughout the Valley. White florals and notes of beeswax mark the aromatics, alongside a dash of sea salt minerality. The palate is signature, a balance of lemon pastry cream, juicy Meyer lemon and fleshy mango fruits. Taut through the finish.
93 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Aug 2025)
Spicy and minerally, with aromas of pears, grilled lemons, smoked herbs, white pepper and a flinty undertone. The clean and crisp palate shows a medium body, a sleek, polished texture and crunchy acidity. Flavorful and textural. Drink or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
The 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley is highly expressive, with a whiff of sweet vanillin spice, white flowers, almond paste and crushed yellow apples. It is silky smooth and supple, with mineral-laced orchard fruits to balance. A subtle sour citrus tinge lingers, adding a lovely inner tension as it finishes vibrantly fresh.
91 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Jul 2025)
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