1999 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Precious Mountain Vineyard
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The limited production (200 cases) cuvee of 1999 Pinot Noir Precious Mountain comes from a young vineyard planted at an elevation of 1,800 feet. It possesses a tart, high acid, provocative bouquet of berry fruit, raspberries, cola, minerals, and flowers. Although tartness compresses the wine's texture, it is loaded, rich, and pure. Patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2013. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Deep red-ruby color. Brambly red and black berries and mocha on the nose. Big and chewy in the mouth, with rather wild berry, earth and tobacco flavors. Dense, thick and palate-staining, with almost exotic sweetness perfectly balanced by brisk acidity. Finishes very long, with big, chewy tannins. Perhaps less pliant than the Riverblock offering, but a major mouthful of pinot noir, and not at all heavy.
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.