2004 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard
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The 2004 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard reveals tart cherry and crushed rock notes, a dry, acidic finish, but lively aromatics and good blueberry and raspberry fruit. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(13.9% alcohol) Saturated ruby-red. Superripe black cherry nose hints at fig and caramel. Fat, sweet and very ripe, with suggestions of candied fruits. I don't find a lot of cut or depth here. Finishes with dusty tannins. This is now mostly young vines. Not up to the quality of the 2003.
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.