Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I may sound like a broken record but these cuvées from Williams Selyem don’t really produce magic until they have 10 years+ in bottle. Tonight this 2009 Sonoma Coast is magic w/ the grilled marinaded “Bulgogi Pork.”

The cork like a new bottling. Nothing running down the sides.

The wine glides magnificently onto the palate. It has another 7-10 yrs stored well.

It is wine candy w/o the heavy candy. Ripe & glorious. It rides the fence of good red burgundy & Ca Pinot.

The fruits are perfectly ripe; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, cooked strawberries, plum w/ subtle blueberries. Mid Asian/Indian spices w/just a touch of of heat, mild baking spices led w/ clove, nutmeg, cinnamon that is near stick, vanillin, very lightly grilled meats, mid dry tobacco, steeped tea, dry herbs, very used leather, dry brush/twigs, far crushed rocks, crumpled limestone, red roses, dark/red just candied flowers framed in violets, grand acidity, balance, well knitted, nicely tensioned/structured elegant finish that goes on and on and lasts minutes falling on dry minerals & spices. — 6 days ago

Grayson Stack

8.9

Great taste, very solid. Would buy again

@kingstide restaurant — 18 days ago

Chance Miller

9.0

Left by a guest…. One of the best, ethereal, reminiscent of a Volnay 🍷 — 5 days ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Dark ruby red. Black fruit, dark cherries, and tobacco on the nose. Good balance that fully coats the palate with ripe dark fruit, black licorice, and baking spices. Long finish. Wonderful wine for price. — 2 days ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Justin’s finest, this vintage is 70 percent Cab, 11 percent Cab Franc, 10 percent Merlot. Black cherry. Smooth from the Merlot and age. August 2025. — 16 days ago

Ronald LaMascus

8.9

Excellent qpr! Upon opening, it’s somewhat subdued but half an hour later, wow! What happened?! And with food, roasted red meats, hard cheeses, grilled vegetables, it really comes alive! This is as good or better than cabs costing 2-3 times as much. Great daily drinker!! — 4 days ago

Colleen Tomasello

9.1

Excellent full bodied blend by orin swift cellars. Very lush and flavorful — 8 days ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.4

So full bodied and rich, we paired it with crisped caramel chocolate blocks - yum! — 8 days ago

John W

9.2

On the nose, melon and grass/herbaceous. On the palate, citrus, grass/herbs, melon, vanilla, and a long buttery, finish. — a month ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and hints of red licorice. Cherry and cola on the palate, with a black tea finish. Paired nicely with pulled pork sandwiches.

🏅91 Points - Wine Spectator — a month ago