2014 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Unoaked
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Sour apple fruit, very tart acid. Doesn't have much in the way of complexity considering its age, and the acidic structure is way too hard. This is a hardship to taste, I'm afraid. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2014 Chardonnay Unoaked is laced with the essence of lemon oil, white flowers and mint. Bright, perfumed and crisp, the 2014 is an excellent choice for drinking over the next handful of years. Although there is no oak, the Chardonnay offers lovely depth and plenty of textural nuance, all in an attractive, mid-weight style.
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.