2012 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard
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The 2012 Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard came in at 14.8% alcohol, but it has obviously been acidified aggressively. The wine displays tart, plum, berry and strawberry fruit, but the acids create an abrasive mouthfeel. Drink this medium-bodied Zinfandel over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (707) 433-6425
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Robert Parker
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Bright ruby. High-pitched, spice-accented aromas of blackberry, cherry and fresh flowers. Concentrated but light on its feet, with lively dark berry and bitter cherry flavors lifted by a kick of white pepper. A velvety, elegant zin with very good finishing clarity and no excess fat.
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.