2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard
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Dark ruby/purple-tinged with high acid and a sour cherry/pomegranate-like style is the 2005 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard. It does offer an earthy component, but it pushes acid levels to the brink of excess. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Medium red. Very elegant on the nose, with lively raspberry and wild strawberry aromas underpinned by zesty mineral and white flower notes. Round and silky on the palate, showing a deep, almost jammy raspberry quality and very gentle tannins. Finishes with excellent flavor expansion and length, leaving behind an almost sappy red fruit impression.
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.