2017 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
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A more aromatically complex nose is comprised by notes of attractively spicy essence of red cherry and raspberry. Here too there is good energy to the delicious and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that possess a sleeker mouth feel while displaying better depth and persistence on the dusty finale. At least some patience suggested. *Outstanding*
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This wine has a fresh, bubbly personality that's complemented by complex, earthy undertones of rose and forest floor. The tannins offer grip to the palate, adding texture and weight within a framework of balanced acidity. — Virginie Boone
The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is pale to medium ruby with a lovely Cran Apple, blueberry and warm black berries-scented nose with notions of nutmeg, potpourri and dusty earth. It's medium-bodied and spicy in the mouth with very soft, grainy tannins, juicy acidity and a long, nuanced finish. 1,988 cases produced.
The 2017 Pinot Nair (Sanoma Coast) is another pretty appellation-level wine in the lineup. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit and white pepper all give the 2017 an attractive upper register to play off the wine's mid-weight structure. I very much like the understated energy here.
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.