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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 40 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Goofienewfy on 5/28/2023 & rated 94 points: A classic. Nose of red cherry and cola. Taste is medium bodied and elegant. Outstanding and definitely in the window. (531 views) | | | Tasted by vino_per_tutti on 2/14/2023 & rated 93 points: Red cherry color with pink meniscus, no bricking. Aromatics of sweet red cherry, cherry coulis, cinnamon. Medium bodied, sweet and almost velvety across the palate. Round, slightly tart finish. Drinking really well now, with flavorful fruit and layered texture. Delicious. (659 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 1/22/2023 & rated 94 points: We opened this at a restaurant with friends. These WS Pinot s really age well, their drinking windows are too short on CT, IMHO. This was just singing. Lots of cherries on the nose, but more subdued than their younger offerings. A bit of earth and forest floor mixed in. The palate was quite alive, with plenty of fruit, still, but good complexity and balance. Didn’t taste or smell the alcohol at all. Long, pleasant finish. Glad I let it sit for a while, but I think it could still get better. (712 views) | | | Tasted by Naso on 7/4/2022 & rated 93 points: Excellent and ready to drink (679 views) | | | Tasted by Fire Bill on 3/24/2022 & rated 92 points: Very good Pinot Noir. Dark cherry color with no bricking yet and a nose of purple fruits. Some fine sediment and a couple little chunks of sediment in the bottle. Drinking in its prime right now and wish I had another one. (834 views) | | | Tasted by Sheldog on 9/24/2021 & rated 93 points: Love this more old world style. Maybe it is more a factor of the age of the wine, but I do not (usually) like the very fruit-forward Pinots, the like of some RRV wineries. In this wine, the terroir shine through and I love the slate/sandstone and spice taste that lingers on the back of the palate. With the concentration of flavors, small sips and long finishes kept this bottle going for quite some time.
No one ever really talks about this but I love when a great wine just lingers on. I can make a good bottle last for hours when cheap stuff you just slug down. Does anyone else notice the same?
Loved this wine. I need more! (888 views) | | | Tasted by silhouette88 on 6/9/2021 & rated 92 points: On the nose: berries, currants, slightly medicinal, with a sickly sweet smell, but in a good way. This wine is feminine with medium to long finish and soft tannin. A very pleasant drinkability. Paired beautifully with a mushroom Brie and baguette. This is delicious on its own and can probably hold for a few more years. 92+ (1049 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Dildine on 5/19/2021 & rated 96 points: 14.1% abv. Medium dark burgundy red, extremely aromatic. On the palate, red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper and spice. Excellent depth and length with great intensity. Very high toned and grippy. Appears to be at the early stage of a long, beautiful drinking window. Exceptional! (1240 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 3/14/2021 & rated 93 points: Exceptional -- particularly with a not too ripe/sweet profile. Precise, clean, great nose of fruit and spice. Nice finish. 2013 turned out to be a stellar WS vintage. (1184 views) | | | Tasted by fcf3 on 2/4/2021 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed during the Spring 2021 Williams Selyem release webinar. Cranberry on the nose. Red fruits predominant with cranberry, strawberries and raspberries. Tea and leather come through on the long finish. Elegant example of a Sonoma Pinot Noir. A fine example of the WS brand. Bravo! (1162 views) | | | Tasted by Deepdrop on 10/14/2020 & rated 95 points: Year after year this vineyard scores well with me. I like the mid weight more restrained style. There’s tea leaves, pomegranate, red berry and earth. (1164 views) | | | Tasted by Terramare on 10/3/2019 & rated 95 points: Incredibly bright fruit on this Coastlands bottle, almost in a "Big California Zin" style but in a pinot noir. Paired very well with a Fall-based menu at Glen Ellen Star restaurant. Would have been happy to serve this one at a holiday dinner. Many years ahead yet for this vintage. (1657 views) | | | Tasted by GJVines on 7/27/2019 & rated 91 points: After about 10-15 minutes in the glass this wine was very nice. Light to medium body, cherry flavors and good finish. Went well with fish. (1564 views) | | | Tasted by Rootmann on 7/18/2019 & rated 91 points: I decanted this for 2 hours. We paired this with blue cheese/bacon stuffed mushroom caps for starters. Then grilled halibut with a honey/lemon/soy glaze. Our guests were wowed to saythe least. This wine is not as powerful as others from this vineyard, but still outstanding!!! The cool ocean nights give it a softer mouth feel. (1532 views) | | | Tasted by Hoppert on 4/20/2019 & rated 91 points: Light in color, cherries and flowers and earthy notes on the nose. This wine has mineral notes and moderate tannins and I definitely recommend a longer decant than your average Pinot. The 2013 needs more time in the bottle, but it is good now if you can't wait. (1585 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 3/26/2019: As per earlier experiences but this one has an odd rose petal lifted note and plenty of warm & spicy alcohol on the finish. Hmm (1417 views) | | | Tasted by ewsds on 3/22/2019 & rated 93 points: Crunchy and candied red fruits with a nice black cherry element and a delicious finish. Drinking well now with a brief decant. Delicious. (1292 views) | | | Tasted by msuwine on 8/28/2018 & rated 93 points: This ripe and bright Pinot has improved in the eight months since I tasted it last (12/17 - 92 points). Cherry red in color, medium in body, with a more expressive nose of fresh flowers, forest floor, and herbs. Tastes of black cherry, raspberry, anise, and stems, with a light and lingering finish (that is less syrupy than before). 14.1% alcohol. The juicy and candied aspects are still there, but the wine has grown up - integrating some of the ripeness. Drink in next few years. (2799 views) | | | Tasted by msuwine on 12/26/2017 & rated 92 points: A rich and candied Pinot that is drinking fine right now, but probably needs another year or so in order to calm down. Cherry red in color, medium in body, nose of cranberry and herbs. Tastes of raspberry, dried strawberry, candied walnuts, and leather, with a sweet finish. 14.1% alcohol. I loved the 2012, but this tastes a bit more fruity - and a bit less nuanced. (3004 views) | | | Tasted by H2OMansLibrary on 5/17/2017: Young but fun. Dark cherry and some earth on the nose. Strong cherry on the palate, but interesting beyond the fruit. Plenty of acid and tannin to age this for a while. Good stuff. (2395 views) | | | Tasted by wensekj@yahoo.com on 2/4/2017 & rated 90 points: Young and not all there (in terms of integration) but still enjoyable, especially on night #2. Holding off for another couple of years before touching the next one. (2368 views) | | | Tasted by Parkster on 7/15/2016 & rated 91 points: A bit early to drink but this one is a keeper. Excellent structure, grippy, crisp finish with the right balance of fruits and minerals. Wonderful across the entire palette. Will be better once it has some more time to resolve. (2590 views) | | | Tasted by jkvedar on 6/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Great Pinot. Nose is dominated by sweet cherry, cola and smoke. Great balance on the palate. Lovely finish. (2053 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Williams Selyem Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Coastlands VineyardCoastlands Vineyard is located at an elevation of 1,150 feet on a mountain ridge above the Pacific Ocean, four miles from Occidental. At this elevation, coastal breezes, not fog, are responsible for Coastlands Vineyard’s cool evenings and moderate daytime temperatures.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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