Notes of dark cherry and raspberry saturate the nose along with a touch of citrus and rosemary. There is a freshness on the nose, a characteristic which is typical of fruit grown on the Estate, while deep bass notes of baking spices add layers and complexity. On the palate, the wine is lithe with fresh acidity and red and black fruit flavors. A profile of minerals and crushed rocks gives length and induces a mouthcoating sensation on the palate. The Williams Selyem Estate is a wonderful parallel of power and elegancea classic in the making.
2017 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
Reviews
94 / Vinous
The 2017 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is powerful and tightly wound, with less of the appeal found in most of these 2017s. That shouldn’t be too much of an issue in another few years’ time, but readers should plan on being patient. There is not much Russian River charm on display today. A.G.
94 / Wine Spectator
Sleek, with lively and pure-tasting cherry, plum and currant flavors that are well-structured. Very minerally, featuring a fresh, crisp finish that lingers with spice and slate details, along with hints of licorice. Drink now through 2026. 663 cases made. — KM
92 / Wine & Spirits
Generous raspberry flavors lend this wine flesh while still allowing some transparency to the structure. It’s juicy and rich, with a violet-purple cast to the fruit. Pour it with smoked duck. Reviewed by Joshua Greene.
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
- pH
- 3.45
- TA
- 0.63g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 16 months
- Barrel Selection
- 68% new, 32% 1 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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