Williams Selyem
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
One of Sofia’s favorite producers, if not her favorite.
Another property we visited & enjoyed over the years.
Happy 17th anniversary Sofia. ❤️
One of Sofia’s favorite producers, if not her favorite.
Another property we visited & enjoyed over the years.
Happy 17th anniversary Sofia. ❤️
I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted.
Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender.
The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.
I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted.
Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender.
The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.
Aromas of sweet berry fruit with spiced notes. The palate shows developed ripe dark red fruit, cherry with oak, cinnamon spice and mineral notes. Soft tannins with rustic edge, elegantly balanced, vivid acidity, lingering finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Wow!
Aromas of sweet berry fruit with spiced notes. The palate shows developed ripe dark red fruit, cherry with oak, cinnamon spice and mineral notes. Soft tannins with rustic edge, elegantly balanced, vivid acidity, lingering finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Wow!
Jan 16th, 2018
Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.
Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.
Mar 19th, 2017
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.
Muy rico, en buena ventana.
Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola
Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.
Muy rico, en buena ventana.
Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.
Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.
Feb 9th, 2018
Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end
Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end
Aug 22nd, 2016
A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.
A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.
May 23rd, 2016