2005 Williams Selyem - Pinot Noir Yorkville Highlands
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The 2005 Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard is a distinctive, earthy, rustic-styled effort displaying a deep ruby hue in addition to abundant amounts of sassafras, damp earth, forest floor, sweet cherry, and steely mineral-like characteristics. Well-made but tightly knit, it will benefit from additional bottle age. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark red. Lush blueberry and blackberry nose shows an intriguing mix of depth and lift, with a light smoky note adding interest. Suave dark fruit flavors are supported by gentle acidity and firmed by fine, silky tannins. Impressively deep and sweet on the finish, which demonstrates impressive breadth, power and precision.
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.