Guillaume Large sampling Pinot grapes at Résonance vineyard.
I had the privilege to spend a day with Guillaume Large, the winemaker at Résonance Wines, a project from Louis Jadot based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Having admired his wines since he transitioned from being Cellar Master at Jadot in Beaune to lead the winemaking at Résonance, I was thrilled when he invited me to experience a day of harvest at his winery.
Knowing I was working at a smaller production facility for my own harvest internship, it was fascinating to witness a winery producing nearly ten times the amount of wine. The scale difference was eye-opening and offered a different perspective on managing a larger operation.
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A shift in the tasting room to experience all aspects of wine.
After a whirlwind of a first week as a Harvest Intern my weekend ‘off’ began with an unexpected twist—I found myself working a shift in the tasting room due to a staff shortage. In true “all hands on deck” fashion, everyone pitches in wherever needed. Honestly, it was a nice change of pace from the heavy manual labor, and I had a wonderful time interacting with wine club members and visitors. It was a great reminder that winemaking is as much about people as it is about grapes.
Sunday brought a beautiful and educational morning in the vineyard. I spent a few hours with winemaker Aaron Kendall sampling from different blocks to check on grape ripeness.
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