2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard
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Medium ruby-purple, the 2016 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard gives up aromas of crushed black cherry, warm blackcurrant and meaty touches to begin, with dusty earth, saline and crushed rock over blueberry and red berry sparks coming through with time plus notes of dried citrus peel and potpourri. Light to medium-bodied, it offers broody, savory-accented dark fruits in the mouth with a sturdy frame of very finely grained tannins and great freshness on the very long, very spicy finish. 889 cases produced.
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A deep color, gorgeous fruit aromas and mouthfilling richness make this full-bodied wine memorable. The aromas show everything from strawberry syrup to sour cherries to cinnamon, while the flavors are fully ripe without seeming fat or sweet. — Jim Gordon
The 2016 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard is racy and yet also incredibly precise. The purity of the flavors is beyond striking. A rush of red berry-toned fruit carries through all the way to the finish, with hints of pine, menthol and wild flowers that add strands of nuance. This is a brilliant expression of Anderson Valley.
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.