2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Precious Mountain Vineyard
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One of the smallest production cuvees is the 2005 Pinot Noir Precious Mountain Vineyard. Aromas of black cherries, raspberries, and strawberries are followed by a soft, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, an elegant personality, and zesty acidity as well as length. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium red. Focused red fruits on the nose, with a delicate overlay of minerals and fresh flowers. Intensely spicy on the palate, with vibrant raspberry and strawberry flavors lightly dusted with floral pastille and Asian spice notes. A very silky pinot that finishes remarkably pure, juicy and long, with suave, building tannins. (My sample of the Coastlands Vineyard Sonoma Coast bottling showed a very ripe, almost zinfandel-like character that Cabral said was not typical of the wine.)
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.