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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 45 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dfcrutcher on 6/25/2021 & rated 80 points: Too far gone. Not sour, but devoid of fruit and structure; sort of water-like. My wife thought it was OK, but she'll drink anything. (1133 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 5/28/2021: W blackbean jalapino tacos. Good wine but probably lost a bit of its luster. Good fruit and finish. (1090 views) | | | Tasted by dmitchell4 on 4/2/2016 & rated 93 points: Dirinking beautifully (2721 views) | | | Tasted by gaasaanderson on 11/26/2015 & rated 90 points: Paired well with turkey and had hints of fruit and spice (2757 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/21/2014 & rated 90 points: Lots of ripe berry on nose and palate with some Asian five spice and an intriguing hint of pomegranate. All good until close to finish, which comes across as slightly muddled. Best when first opened. (3821 views) | | | Tasted by BGK810 on 3/16/2014 & rated 93 points: Rich, ripe raspberry, strawberry flavors. Drinking beautifully now. Long finish. (3202 views) | | | Tasted by jon_goodman1 on 2/23/2014 & rated 92 points: good balance. Nice floral notes with some light fruits and a hint of acid. certainly wish i had more in the cellar (3169 views) | | | Tasted by affordableCollector on 9/19/2013 & rated 88 points: maroon, orange hues, in the color. raspberry, mineral, berry, floral, on the nose. cherry, berry, cocoa, smoke, earth, on the palate. medium acid on the finish. (2333 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 4/14/2013 & rated 91 points: Early ?reduction aroma quickly blows off; slightly candied cherry and red currant with enough acidity to keep it bright, and it still feels 'young'; baking spices and a bit of earth; great fruit density and persistence. (2567 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 4/4/2013 & rated 92 points: Very perfumed, resinous, aromatic nose with a hint of earth. On the palate, nicely balanced in a somewhat hedonistic way. Lack of acidity might turn some off, but for me, this is drinking extremely well now. (2006 views) | | | Tasted by wineo11 on 4/1/2013 & rated 93 points: Fantastic Pinot. Shared a magnum with friends and everyone loved it. Perfect balance of fruit, tobacco, acidity, tannins, and mouth coating goodness. Wish I had more. (1605 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 3/22/2013 & rated 96 points: Opulent and sweet cherry-blackberry nose; earthy and well balanced on the palate with smooth sweet creamy candied apple, raspberry and mocha; paired beautifully with ahi tuna; outstanding. (1646 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 3/14/2013 & rated 93 points: Rubber blackberry nose; flowered, soft yet opulent; smooth cola, strawberry and blackberry; lingers. (1489 views) | | | Tasted by paulst on 3/10/2013 & rated 92 points: Complex and layered nose that provides so many nunaces ranging from flowered earth to tea and coffee and strawberry-cherry; elegant and complex on the palate with notes of cherry, blackberry and some licorice; long sweet finish; no signs of maturity, still vibrant. (1371 views) | | | Tasted by buckeye76 on 1/1/2013 & rated 91 points: CHERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND EARTHINESS IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR. MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH. (876 views) | | | Tasted by tederf on 11/12/2012 & rated 91 points: Very enjoyable Pinot from Williams Selyem. Bright cherry but not really over-the-top with the fruit. I think subdued and well balanced. Good acid, long finish. Hint of vanilla. (1944 views) | | | Tasted by Mr. Muga on 10/19/2012 & rated 91 points: Tasted with Booth the Burgundy Hound at Barrel Thief. He smiled due to subtle yet stylistic hints of a great red Burgundy from France but also showing the wonderful bright fruit we expect from a new world Pinot Noir. (2058 views) | | | Tasted by jklaw7 on 1/20/2012 & rated 91 points: From my cellar. Good cork. Very pretty ruby red color. Nicely deliniated bouquet of cherry, black fruit, and a bit of cedar for structure. But tannins well resolved when tasted. Quite a nice bottle, everyone liked it quite a bit. (2545 views) | | | Tasted by Magnolian on 8/1/2011 & rated 89 points: Pretty translucent ruby with no signs of aging. Gobs of cherries, leaning a bit toward old-world sourness. The flavors don't quite come together in the mid-palate which is a little disjointed, but it's held togther with W-S silkiness. Not a bad effort but not up to the level of other single-vinyards I've enjoyed from this producer. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by Stumpy on 5/11/2011 & rated 89 points: Still showing cherry cola and some refreshing vibrancy but seemed slighty tainted with some muting of nose and palate.
Still good but could have been better. (2845 views) | | | Tasted by kgh on 4/24/2011 & rated 88 points: Light bodied style. Plenty of cherry fruit and nicely integrated tannins. Very good, but lacking depth. (2547 views) | | | Tasted by Jmartin on 3/2/2011 & rated 93 points: Wonderful WS pinot. I think the 05's have drunk really, really well (sadly all I have left is one from the Rochioli vineyard). (2478 views) | | | Tasted by shaneajohnson on 9/10/2010 & rated 94 points: This was great, excellent, one of the best WS Pinots I have had. Drinking very well right now. (3021 views) | | | Tasted by grapist on 7/21/2010 & rated 91 points: Bowl of cherries drinking very well rigtht now. (2947 views) | | | Tasted by kleinahoe on 11/28/2009 & rated 91 points: Balanced, muted fruit (3305 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.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 Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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