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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.9 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 73 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by colima on 5/23/2024 & rated 93 points: wonderful (162 views) | | | Tasted by timdrex on 5/12/2024 & rated 92 points: Performing up to its pedigree. (363 views) | | | Tasted by colima on 4/22/2024 & rated 92 points: could use more time
But its classic Russian River Williams Selyem (493 views) | | | Tasted by colima on 1/28/2024 & rated 92 points: given as gift (1052 views) | | | Tasted by super007 on 12/3/2023 & rated 94 points: Delicious, lot of concentrated fruit right now. Dark cherry with cola as others have noted. Rich but supple fruit, even cherry jam in the concentration. The tannin is non existent almost.
This is really good. Very cherry fruit driven, not a spicy or earthy pinot. Incredibly approachable.
Alcohol is not distracting or present - incorporated really well. (1176 views) | | | Tasted by JM_MadTown on 11/1/2023 & rated 94 points: This is a beautiful, full-bodied, delicious pinot noir! It has luscious dark red fruit, including cherries, raspberries, and some dark cherry cola. Good acidity, full and round, plus a long finish. (1328 views) | | | Tasted by hmannoe on 8/23/2023 & rated 95 points: Just spectacular. Wonderful mouthfeel with dark cherry cola and raspberries. Decadent and delicious. (1454 views) | | | Tasted by JM_MadTown on 1/13/2023 & rated 93 points: As others have mentioned, this is a silky smooth, medium bodied pinot noir with lots of cherry fruit. Very delicious. (2060 views) | | | Tasted by Proof_Of_Life on 1/9/2023 & rated 94 points: I am agreeing with DOUGLASAGALE review of 8/20/22.
"Beautiful. Decanted 30 min - silky smooth, medium bodied. Cola and cherry, orange/citrus"
I bought/drank 3 cases of WS 2017 PN. Best of vintage. (1779 views) | | | Tasted by Mongo33 on 12/24/2022 & rated 92 points: Stellar! (1533 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyFL on 12/16/2022 & rated 93 points: I have had an up and down experience over the years with William Selyem PNs. Some are terrific. Some are OK, but not up to the price point. This one is very good and in line with the price......and, on the deep/dark side. The bottle was open for around an hour and a half. It shows as early in its drink window, but is very good right now. Hence, no reason to just let it set......try a bottle. (1477 views) | | | Tasted by deezeedoc on 9/30/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious (1631 views) | | | Tasted by douglasagale on 8/20/2022 & rated 94 points: Beautiful. Decanted 30 min - silky smooth, medium bodied. Cola and cherry, orange/citrus (1369 views) | | | Tasted by andysiek on 8/5/2022 & rated 94 points: Opened two hours prior to consumption and it was drinking really well quickly. Classic WS in all the right ways - cherry cola, touch of earthy flavors, and silky texture with medium finish. Exactly what you hope for from them. (1348 views) | | | Tasted by Ridavids on 7/16/2022: Well rounded with a mix of earth dark wood notes, gentle almost flowery fragrance. A nice well portioned pinot with a gentle hand. Delicious and refreshing in taste. (226 views) | | | Tasted by wthad4 on 7/3/2022 & rated 94 points: Such a outstanding wine from WS! Gave it 30 minutes before consuming but you could tell when the bottle was opened it was going to be delicious! Wonderful full body with solid red fruits and cola flavors. Silky smooth with a lovely finish that lingers just long enough. Possibly the best wine I’ve had from this producer. Hopefully newer vintages will develop as loveless as this one. Still has plenty of life left but sadly, I’m out of this vintage. (1405 views) | | | Tasted by ocwineo on 6/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Rich full bodied wine lots of dark berries and medium tannins-wonderful wine (1500 views) | | | Tasted by wendyinwlv on 5/2/2022 & rated 95 points: Yum, just yum!! (1647 views) | | | Tasted by Judastasio on 3/26/2022 & rated 95 points: Wonderful (263 views) | | | Tasted by Mneumeier on 12/4/2021 & rated 91 points: Solid drink. Will continue to improve. (1936 views) | | | Tasted by wendyinwlv on 11/20/2021 & rated 93 points: Nice smooth and full bodied. (1721 views) | | | Tasted by Rhwinetracker on 11/5/2021: Very good as usual. (1782 views) | | | Tasted by Twopawsup on 10/9/2021 & rated 94 points: Medium ruby color with slow legs. Really nice nose of cherry cola and cedar. Raspberry, cinnamon and orange peel on the palate. Long satiny finish. (1797 views) | | | Tasted by SMZ on 6/29/2021 & rated 93 points: Terrific, just like the previous bottle….smooth as silk with beautiful berry flavors. (2223 views) | | | Tasted by royalscam on 6/17/2021 & rated 93 points: Spectacular! Has some upside potential. A special Pinot noir in my book given vintage year. (1640 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.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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