2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard is pale to medium ruby-purple and opens with touches of tar and scorched earth over scents of grilled meats, graphite, red and black cherries, wild blackberries and dried herbs with a savory/minerally undercurrent. Light to medium-bodied, it begins savory, fleshing out to bright fruits classily accented with sweet baking spices. It has a frame of grainy tannins and lip-smacking acidity, finishing very long and energetic. Give this another couple of years in bottle. 776 cases produced.
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A moderately high-toned nose combines notes of various red berries, especially raspberry, with those of rose petal, spice and again a pretty hint of exotic tea. The attractively vibrant medium-bodied flavors once again possess a caressing mouth feel thanks to the abundant dry extract that buffers the notably less structured finale. This elegant and refined effort is a lovely blend of finesse and punch. *Outstanding*
The 2016 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard, from a Grand Cru site in the Russian River, offers a more savory style in its mulled red and black fruits, hazelnut, candied orange, and smoky earth aromas and flavors. It's medium to full-bodied, has integrated acidity, plenty of depth and notable structure. Give it a year.
From a site the heart of the appellation, and a block designate at that, this is an exuberant and intensely flavored wine, with tones of black cherry, smoke and forest floor. It builds power as it sits in the glass, finishing on a lush, seductive texture. (VB)
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.