2001 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County
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The medium-bodied 2001 Pinot Noir Russian River exhibits a dark ruby color as well as complex aromas of sweet forest floor, damp earth, raspberries, red currants, and dried herbs. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. All things considered, 2001 and 2002 are the finest back-to-back vintages I have tasted from Williams-Selyem. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium red. Slightly dull aromas of roasted red fruits and mint. Offers decent intensity and freshness, but seems a bit clenched and lacking in pliancy and nuance. Hints of cherry and strawberry emerged with aeration.
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.