2005 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Allen Vineyard
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Green-gold. Very ripe orange, pear and anise aromas display impressive power and clarity. Vibrant and sharply focused, with juicy citrus flavors, medium weight and excellent mineral lift. Admirably energetic on the long, juicy finish.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The pure, long, layered 2005 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard possesses notes of orange and lemon blossoms, high acidity, medium to full body, and a liquid minerality. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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.