2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Terra De Promissio Vineyard
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From one of the producer's coolest sourced sites, this sings in aromas of rose petal, earthy stone and tobacco. The palate brings tangy cranberry and raspberry flavors, with lingering tones of orange peel and clove. The tannins are substantial yet tamed. — Virginie Boone
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Terra de Promissio Vineyard is bright and energetic, with plenty of red berry, chalk and blood orange notes. Medium in body and nicely focused, the 2016 has quite a bit to offer. Readers should expect a nervous, somewhat taut style
Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Pinot Noir Terra de Promissio Vineyard opens with very alluring notes of red roses, cinnamon, fragrant earth and dried leaves with a core of raspberry coulis, kirsch and lavender. The palate is light to medium-bodied, very fine, delicate and provocative, with silken tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. 523 cases produced.
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.