2009 Williams Selyem Gewürztraminer Vista Verde Vineyard Late Harvest
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Bright yellow gold. Hypnotic, explosively perfumed bouquet evokes rose oil, orange zest, apricot and spicecake, along with a hint of juniper; smells like Hendrick's gin. Weighty but lithe, offering sweet pit and orchard fruit flavors complemented by orange zest, spices and a strong lashing of candied rose. Extremely sweet and nectar-like but in no way syrupy, finishing with excellent clarity and spicy thrust. This essence of gewurz clocks in at 9% alcohol.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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.