2003 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
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Aromas of flowers, strawberries, black cherries, and rose petals waft from the glass of the medium dark ruby-hued 2003 Pinot Noir Rochioli River Block Vineyard. While it boasts noble grand cru-like aromatics (flowers, raspberries, cherries, and crushed rocks), the wine is reserved in the mouth, suggesting 1-2 years of bottle age will be beneficial. It should keep for 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good medium-deep red. Spicy, high-toned aromas of plum and earth. Full, broad and dry, with slightly edgy flavors of spices, humus and tobacco. Not especially sweet or fruit-driven. Finishes with substantial oakiness and slightly drying tannins.
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.