2021 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Vineyard
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Olivet Lane is ripe and complete with floral layers of aromas as well as crushed rocks, pure black cherry, and wild herbs. Full-bodied, it’s balanced with fresh acidity and has a refined mouthfeel, with notes of sweet tea leaf, wild berries, and incense. Long on the palate, it has immediate appeal but will be a great wine to age over the next 15 to 20 years.
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Vineyard comes from vines planted in the mid-1970s and was matured for 15 months in 61% new oak. It's powerful and expressive this vintage and shows notable complexity at this early stage. Medium ruby-purple in color, the nose begins with waves of blueberry, blackberry jam and pomegranate, and with coaxing, pure streaks of garrigue, pipe tobacco and wildflowers emerge. Medium-bodied, it glides through the mouth seamlessly, its velvety texture supporting layer after layer of spice, earth and bitters that fan across the very long, flavorful finish. Only 280 cases were made.
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.