2005 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard
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The 2005 Zinfandel Forchini Vineyard (416 cases) possesses high acidity, and is a much leaner, tart, austere wine with a jagged finish. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Bright red. Intensely floral nose offers suave, spicy raspberry and strawberry preserve aromas. This has pinot-like clarity and sweetness, with bright red berry flavors, silky tannins and a long, elegant finish. Possesses excellent balance and concentration for cellaring but the bright, lively fruit makes it easy to drink now.
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.