Williams Selyem
Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
I get why people who generally always review this producer as just good consuming it young. This is ten years from birth, eight years in bottle and it is still not at its peak. it has ten years and perhaps more properly stored. Very good tonight but better things ahead. It takes this long and longer for WS Pinots to shine.
The palate is, juicy, ripe, rich, a bit lush; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, purple fruits, hues of blueberries, plum and ripe to dry strawberries with a pomegranate overlay. Then, dry earthiness, top soil, crushed rocks & powdery limestone & chalkiness, dark spices, some black pepper, dry brush, eucalyptus, tree sap, sun tea, black and red cola/licorice, drier tobacco, barrel dust to shavings, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla, touch of dry herbs-bay leaves & sage, bright red, pink, blue, purple florals framed in dark slightly withering florals, rain shower acidity, the finish is; well structured & balanced in fruit, earth & flowers, some more tension than I like but will soften & fade nicely in 3-5 years. But, wire to wire really even and stunning. Evolution & integration is good but needs 3-5 years to be its best. Coravin glass.
IMHO, one of the outstanding CA Pinot producers. Walter Hansel gives them a run for the money at their fantastic price point.
I get why people who generally always review this producer as just good consuming it young. This is ten years from birth, eight years in bottle and it is still not at its peak. it has ten years and perhaps more properly stored. Very good tonight but better things ahead. It takes this long and longer for WS Pinots to shine.
The palate is, juicy, ripe, rich, a bit lush; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, purple fruits, hues of blueberries, plum and ripe to dry strawberries with a pomegranate overlay. Then, dry earthiness, top soil, crushed rocks & powdery limestone & chalkiness, dark spices, some black pepper, dry brush, eucalyptus, tree sap, sun tea, black and red cola/licorice, drier tobacco, barrel dust to shavings, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla, touch of dry herbs-bay leaves & sage, bright red, pink, blue, purple florals framed in dark slightly withering florals, rain shower acidity, the finish is; well structured & balanced in fruit, earth & flowers, some more tension than I like but will soften & fade nicely in 3-5 years. But, wire to wire really even and stunning. Evolution & integration is good but needs 3-5 years to be its best. Coravin glass.
IMHO, one of the outstanding CA Pinot producers. Walter Hansel gives them a run for the money at their fantastic price point.
Killer stuff. Dried fig and raisin, plum, currant, black cherry, wild mushroom and earth. Accessible and generous from the second it was opened, developed into a perfect relationship between acid, fruit and tannin.
Killer stuff. Dried fig and raisin, plum, currant, black cherry, wild mushroom and earth. Accessible and generous from the second it was opened, developed into a perfect relationship between acid, fruit and tannin.
Nov 6th, 2017A very complex Pinot Noir. Interesting red fruit, floral and spice hints on the nose. Lots of cherry, plum and raspberry on the palate. Elegantly balanced with a juicy long finish that screams give me more! Russian River Pinot at perhaps it's best!
A very complex Pinot Noir. Interesting red fruit, floral and spice hints on the nose. Lots of cherry, plum and raspberry on the palate. Elegantly balanced with a juicy long finish that screams give me more! Russian River Pinot at perhaps it's best!
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2016
Barrel aged for 15 months (60% new and 40% 1 year old), sourced from four sites along Eastside Road: Foss, Calegari, Hunt Ryd, and Lone Oak Vineyards. Dark Ruby with black fruits and sweet spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry and ripe plum flavors with cinnamon spice and alluring soft tannins, still wrapped with nice structure. The finish lingers with a complex ending of cacao and earthy mineral tones. Nice! Tasting Sample!
Barrel aged for 15 months (60% new and 40% 1 year old), sourced from four sites along Eastside Road: Foss, Calegari, Hunt Ryd, and Lone Oak Vineyards. Dark Ruby with black fruits and sweet spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry and ripe plum flavors with cinnamon spice and alluring soft tannins, still wrapped with nice structure. The finish lingers with a complex ending of cacao and earthy mineral tones. Nice! Tasting Sample!
Mar 28th, 2017
Interesting to compare this '13 to the '11. This is much more Selyem like. Big Strawberry. Lighter in structure.
Interesting to compare this '13 to the '11. This is much more Selyem like. Big Strawberry. Lighter in structure.
Dec 4th, 2015Pretty much a perfect blend. Best value for money from the entire list.
Pretty much a perfect blend. Best value for money from the entire list.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Savory Forest floor and portobello / hen of the woods mashup. Cherry like it should be. Classy oak. Yeah.
Savory Forest floor and portobello / hen of the woods mashup. Cherry like it should be. Classy oak. Yeah.
Oct 8th, 2015
Frambuesas y fresa.
Delicado. A tomar.
Frambuesas y fresa.
Delicado. A tomar.
