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. — 14 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

This wine was excellent. Really vibrant — 11 hours ago

Paul K

9.3

Enjoying good wine with an old friend and watching TdF. In your neighborhood @Shay A !! Damn it’s hot here! — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, cinnamon and floral scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with mineral and citrus notes. Great now! — 4 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, cinnamon and floral scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with mineral and citrus notes. Great now! — an hour ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Medium salmon color, copper edges with berry fruit and floral aromas. On the palate flavors of strawberries and cherries, some citrus and a fresh acidic character. Medium finish with berry fruit, citrus, floral and slight spice with nice mineral character. — a month ago

romo

9.2

En mag. CA respect. Can’t argue with a benchmark. Cellar rewards. — 6 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Deep Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, floral and earthy notes, aged 13 months, somewhat evenly split between new, 1, 2 & 3 year old oak. On the palate flavors of wild blackberries and raspberry with smoky spice, vanilla and black pepper notes wrapped in lively acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy tones. Drinks well now, will last a decade. — 19 days ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Crab cakes , salad and a WS 2022 Pinot. Life is good. — 14 days ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

In my cellar since release. Holding up with the age of it. A bit of smokiness but doesn’t seem like a bad thing. A bit of dark fruit coming through too. — a month ago