2016 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2020-2026, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Dec 2019

Made using about 20% new oak, the 2016 Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard is restrained on the nose, slowly giving up aromas of cheese rind, toast, crème fraîche, Meyer lemon and red apple peel. Medium-bodied, the palate is giving up more at this stage, with white peach and nutty touches, a creamy texture and juicy acidity, finishing lifted. 383 cases produced.

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91/100

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91/100

Wine Enthusiast

91
91/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Wine Enthusiast
Score 91/100 · Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2019

An elegantly structured medium-bodied white, this shows crisp green-apple and steel flavors, with subtle oak tones. Elements of Meyer lemon and melon add context and complementary flavor to a lengthy, succulent finish. — Virginie Boone

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Williams Selyem

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.

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