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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 154 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 4/20/2023: Still holding up well. Very nice! (729 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 3/30/2023 & rated 93 points: Nice mature Pinot, beautiful cherry,raspberry, tart with a hint of mushroom and earthiness. (682 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 6/5/2022 & rated 94 points: Fantastic! Dark in color. Jammy. Good acidity. (1177 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 2/27/2022 & rated 94 points: Very Burgundian now. There is some fruit left, but is now dominated by earth/ forest floor flavors with a little bit of spice. There is plenty of acidity and long finish. Wow. Buy again. (1314 views) | | | Tasted by BGK810 on 11/14/2021 & rated 93 points: Found this in the cellar and was worried about it’s age. It was stunning and still has life left. Burgundian styled with wonderful subtleties, good acidity and a long finish. Red fruit flavors, some spices, a touch of earth. Had with beef bourguignon and it was great. (1339 views) | | | Tasted by mikdal on 4/3/2021 & rated 95 points: Fantastic! (1363 views) | | | Tasted by Deadhead on 2/27/2021 & rated 93 points: Super tasty! (1286 views) | | | Tasted by Oskiwawa on 11/29/2020 flawed bottle: Corked and down the drain. That makes two of these is a row. Bummer (1201 views) | | | Tasted by Castle Peak on 11/12/2020 & rated 95 points: Really well made. Layers of interesting and complex flavors and textures. Each sip was an adventure. (1152 views) | | | Tasted by wineguy1968 on 6/27/2020: This is quite good. Tasty spice red fruit and cola...amazing but i think this still has quite a bit of life left on it. Showing age but not yet in decline (1331 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 4/4/2020 & rated 93 points: This was singing from the beginning. Powerful with a beautiful frame. Better balance than previous bottle in 8/18. (1293 views) | | | Tasted by Castle Peak on 12/21/2019 & rated 95 points: Absolutely spectacular. (1379 views) | | | Tasted by DrBobSB on 6/5/2019: Beautiful! (1560 views) | | | Tasted by Oskiwawa on 3/24/2019 flawed bottle: Corked. Poured down the drain (1544 views) | | | Tasted by efdaly on 2/24/2019: 94 points
Smooth, continued to open, typical complex WS wine that is still in its prime - am enjoying right
now as I write this little commentary (1530 views) | | | Tasted by Tony Poli on 1/23/2019 & rated 94 points: Popped and poured at a restaurant. Bright purple, typical WS color. No signs of age. Plenty of cherries on the nose and palate, but a more subdued explosion than a younger WS wine. Very smooth, resolved. Long finish. Rosalie caught a bit of funk on the nose initially, thought it needed to blow off. I didn’t get that at all. Our guests loved it. Last of this vintage for the Westside for us, I still think it could get better. We need more patience, hard because they are so good young. (1528 views) | | | Tasted by JackCMac on 12/23/2018 & rated 95 points: Rated 12/21/18. Burgundy like. Velvet. Diminished fruit but full round finish (1555 views) | | | Tasted by clydescellar on 12/9/2018 & rated 92 points: In a great place right now. Popped then drank over a few hours. Secondary characteristics coming on strong. Nice finish, acid is still kicking and tannins are softened. A pleasure to drink (1252 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 8/6/2018: Drank over several hours. Surprisingly rich and powerful. More so than the Eastside or regular RRV bottling. 92-93 (1759 views) | | | Tasted by Arottenstein on 6/15/2018 & rated 93 points: Dark purple color. Plum and cherry on the nose with a little bit of medicine. Immediately struck by that Pinot texture that WS just nails. Almost no tanin or alcohol. Cherry cola and clove. Really wonderful finish with some pepper and plum. This wine is a pleasure and it’s right in its prime (1559 views) | | | Tasted by jeffreylubowski on 5/27/2018 & rated 90 points: Definitely showing it's almost 8 years. Cloudy, almost pinkish hue. Lots of sediment. Telltale cola, very plummy, licorice, sweet cherry, cranberry. No discernible oak or booze. Enjoyable, but I usually like the westside a little better. Perhaps this was better younger? (2027 views) | | | Tasted by mattb76 on 5/14/2018: Opened last bottle. Dark red. Little bit of forest floor blew off to cherries and spice. Agree with others - integrated / no oak. Nice cherries, good acid...enjoyable. (1583 views) | | | Tasted by mattb76 on 5/14/2018 flawed bottle: Corked... (1526 views) | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 5/2/2018 & rated 92 points: PnP. Medium deep red. Bright nose of red fruits - cherry and red apple. On the palate good juicy red fruit and balancing acidity; not at all soft. No oak left. This is quite refreshing, especially for RRV at age 8. Nicely done. (1395 views) | | | Tasted by PinotPaul on 12/1/2017 & rated 92 points: Wonderful (1645 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2012, IWC Issue #162
(Williams-Selyem Winery Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/17/2012)
(Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors) Medium ruby color; appealing, ripe cherry, raspberry nose; rich, ripe cherry, raspberry palate; medium-plus finish 93 points |
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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.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 CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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