2010 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard
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The 2010 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is arguably the most complete of these 2010 Pinots. Rose petals, dark red berries, spices and licorice are woven together with a level of pure finesse that I don't see in the other Williams Selyem 2010s. A long, subtle, beautifully perfumed finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. There is so much to admire in the 2010 today, but I also sense it will age quite gracefully.
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Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, potpourri and sandalwood are complicated by notes of coffee, mocha and anise. Offers a suave combination of richness and restrained sweetness, with berry liqueur and floral pastille flavors lifted by zesty minerality. This sharply focused, vibrant pinot finishes sweet, seamless and very long, with resonating spiciness and a hint of dusty tannins.
The 2010 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is arguably the most complete of these 2010 Pinots. Rose petals, dark red berries, spices and licorice are woven together with a level of pure finesse that I don't see in the other Williams Selyem 2010s. A long, subtle, beautifully perfumed finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. There is so much to admire in the 2010 today, but I also sense it will age quite gracefully. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Tel. (707) 433-6425
About the producer
Williams Selyem is an iconic Russian River Valley winery best known for its Pinot Noir. Producing restrained yet classically Californian expressions of the heartbreak grape (as well as a host of other wines), the property has gone from pioneer to one of the region’s standard-bearers.