2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard
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From heritage clones, the pale to medium ruby-purple colored 2016 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is lusciously scented of boysenberry and blueberry jam, rose petal, garrigue, perfumed earth and orange peel with notes of prosciutto and salted licorice. Light to medium-bodied, it offers great intensity of perfumed fruits, softly framed by finely grained tannins and juicy freshness, finishing long and energetic with oodles of floral perfume. This is so pretty it’s intoxicating! 674 cases produced.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From the estate vineyard, the 2016 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard reveals a moderately translucent ruby/plum color as well as exotic notes of Bing cherries, wild strawberries, spring flowers, rose petals, and candied citrus. Medium-bodied, ethereal, and elegant on the palate, it has a light yet precise texture, beautifully integrated acidity, and a great finish. I love it, and it's pure class. Drink it anytime over the coming 10-15 years or more.
Another gorgeous wine in this range, the 2016 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard shows off the raciness of the vintage. Silky, perfumed and yet wonderfully deep, the 2016 is incredibly appealing right out of the bottle. Orange zest, spice, crushed red berries, mint and blood orange are some of the many notes that run through this mid-weight, super-expressive Pinot.
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.