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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 50 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 3/2/2019 & rated 91 points: plenty of ripe fruit with clean earth. Softer now but still evolving in the glass on day two. (1089 views) | | | Tasted by RyanJames on 11/11/2018 & rated 93 points: Echoing the last note. This is insanely good. Almost ageless, with a tremendous set of aromatics and tons of freshness, with no signs of fading just yet. Tons of raspberry, spice, red flowers, and very Chambolle in approach. Still has vibrant acidity, a velvet mouthfeel, and was an absolute steal at $45. These WS pinots can age! (1321 views) | | | Tasted by gutt22 on 12/2/2017: 14.0% alcohol. This is utterly stunning. What an effortlessly aging beauty! Black cherry color, lightening at the rim of the glass but no bricking yet. Glorious nose of black cherry, raspberry, earth, and flowers. In the mouth, a beautifully velvety texture, full of delicious fruit and supported by excellent complexity. A lot of life as displayed by the excellent acidity. A really fantastic wine. A (1733 views) | | | Tasted by david-greenwald@comcast.net on 3/4/2017: Totally agree with the last 3 reviews. This wine was amazing and still had more life. Maybe another year left. This was my last bottle of 05 W-S. Glad I drank it with The Durham. Very special. One more 06, then onto my 07s! (1762 views) | | | Tasted by dmitchell4 on 2/28/2017 & rated 92 points: One left, still very enjoyable (1675 views) | | | Tasted by kleinahoe on 11/11/2015 & rated 93 points: Still a lot of life left in the bottle. Oh so smooth. (1892 views) | | | Tasted by lebo9968@gmail.com on 3/18/2015 & rated 92 points: Nice balance between old school and new school. Pleasant bright red berry nose and palate. Wine is very open and expressive. Some cola and mild earthy notes. Very smooth, well balanced and great mouth feel. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/12/2014 & rated 89 points: Lots of ripe black and blue berries with sweet spice. Still fresh and lush with good balance and a moderate finish, moderate nuance. (2241 views) | | | Tasted by Aenie on 7/27/2013 & rated 94 points: yummy and perfume , elegance , now it's big show , complex (2453 views) | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 3/20/2013 & rated 88 points: Popped and poured. Subtle nose of forest floor and spice; medium body on the palate with perhaps some unresolved tannins? This didn't have the typical W-S flesh and flavor profile and the fruit slowly faded and the tannins mounted; surprisingly in 05. Not one of their better efforts; perhaps a bit over the hill or a bad bottle. (2162 views) | | | Tasted by buckeye76 on 2/24/2013 & rated 93 points: STRAWBERRIES, CHERRIES, AND SPICE IN THE NOSE WITH BLACK CHERRIES AND CHERRIES IN THE FLAVOR. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH. (286 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 1/24/2013 & rated 90 points: Very ripe black and blue Pinot fruit aromas framed with oak spice and floral hints. Flavors of fresh, ripe fruit that has retained fairly good energy, helping keep everything well balanced. Should hold well to 2020, probably even pick up some more nuance. (2477 views) | | | Tasted by tfesmgk on 9/23/2012 & rated 92 points: Everything in place for this wine, color, nose, balance, fruit. Just a little short on length to rank as a classic. (1859 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 9/11/2012 & rated 93 points: California Wine Country with Jill for our 30th's; 9/9/2012-9/15/2012 (California): Beautiful lighter more Burgundian style. Shrooms, green olive tapenade. Some nice savory smoky elements.
Palate is lush and caressing but still has great acidity. Overall feminine in style but still lots of flavor. (2958 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 8/28/2012 flawed bottle: Corked. Lightly corked but enough off to be distracting. (1882 views) | | | Tasted by kgh on 5/24/2012 & rated 90 points: Nice soft notes of cherry and vanilla. Well-balanced, with enough retained acidity to make the flavors pop. Short but sweet finish. (1736 views) | | | Tasted by zheem on 5/15/2012: Beautiful nose and flavor. Berry, cherry, cola and spice.Very dark under flavors with some bitterness. I suspect waiting a few more years will help the balance. (1643 views) | | | Tasted by dino_mike on 12/18/2011 & rated 94 points: Excellent! Dark garnet color, extremely fragrant upon pouring of strawberry and cherry kirsch with complexity in the background. Great flavors of black pie cherry, spicy strawberry and rich tangerine peel. Long length from the almost perfect balance. Very full on the palate and just a hint of welcomed acidity to keep it lively. One of the best WS. (1606 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 11/5/2011 & rated 93 points: beautiful bottle of pinot. Everything in harmony, and ready to drink. (1621 views) | | | Tasted by sdatl on 10/16/2011 & rated 94 points: Drinking really well right now, with an impressive balance of earthy, forest flavors and bright red fruit, all seamlessly connected by silky tannins. Wonderful! (1913 views) | | | Tasted by grapist on 10/14/2011: Tasty juice, but could have benefitted from more decanter time than the hour we gave it. (1578 views) | | | Tasted by mike1234 on 1/31/2011 & rated 93 points: Almost opaque non-filtered appearing cherry color , forward nose with pronounced earthiness and a smoky edge, full body with almost a glycerin feel, good acidity that makes upper side parts of the mouth pucker, fresh fruit such as cherries on the palate, plenty of fruit on a lingering finish! (1942 views) | | | Tasted by silton on 11/25/2010 & rated 92 points: Long red fruit flavors fan out with earth, cola, and light brown spices adding interest. Harmonious and drinking very well now. Nothing is out of place in this wine. Elegant but hardly feminine. (1901 views) | | | Tasted by Cynthia on 11/7/2010 & rated 92 points: Popped open for over 2 hours before consuming. Bright ruby red color. Strong licorice nose which is candy like. Aroma filled the glass. Good balance of acidity and sweetness. Nice backbone. Medium finish. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by dtirsell on 7/6/2010 & rated 92 points: Decanted for BBQ, full bodied, unfiltered Pinot, bright cherry and strawberry. Was much bigger than Kosta Russian River side by side. Even color comparison was different, brighter red strawberry to the edges. (2200 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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.Weir VineyardThis vineyard is situated on the southeastern border of Anderson Valley in a cool pocket amongst the redwoods. This stunning vineyard is located on a steep southeastern slope at an elevation of approximately 850 feet. The soils consist of a relatively light orange like shale and clay. The Weir Vineyard is approximately 15 acres of vineyard planted to some of the more rare Pinot Noir clone selections seen today in California. Bill Weir, the owner is known as somewhat of a Burgundy fanatic and has strived to produce old world character in his north coast vineyard.
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 North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information) |
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