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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 61 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kzkpt on 6/22/2023 & rated 89 points: On PnP, mature and relatively simple. Raspberries, some sarsaparilla, on palate, with black cherry and a bit iron-y nose. Tannins still evident but balanced. Decent but shallow finish. Should have opened 10 years ago. (246 views) | | | Tasted by kleinahoe on 11/1/2020 & rated 91 points: Still very drinkable. (709 views) | | | Tasted by bigfronk on 3/29/2020 & rated 90 points: Light, watery red with little bite. Smooth. (811 views) | | | Tasted by slywka7 on 8/25/2019 & rated 93 points: Pop and pour more or less. Aromas of vanilla, dried cherry, strawberry and a touch of cinnamon. Flavors of dried cherry, strawberry, earth and just a hint of cherry coke. Ends with a cherry infused finish of 25-30 seconds. This is still drinking very young. What I expected when I bought this and aged perfectly but certainly could have gone longer. (971 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/18/2019 & rated 89 points: Ripe red cherry and berry with sweet spice that I first feared might be too rich, but ended up very restrained, balanced and near elegant. Quite fun now. (1474 views) | | | Tasted by ccn on 8/15/2018 & rated 90 points: No mistaking this for Burgundy -- this is a ripe, rich wine that shows its alcohol. At the same time, it has a lot of aromatic complexity, and even a meatiness to it. Not a style I love, but very interesting. (1195 views) | | | Tasted by Rootmann on 4/29/2018 & rated 92 points: outstanding bottle of Pinot. It doesn't have a huge, smack you in the face profile. This is a great representation of the varietal, with long, subtle flavors. I decanted this bottle for two hours before serving it and was glad I did. (977 views) | | | Tasted by yatchisin on 3/22/2018 & rated 94 points: I only hope I age this well. Gorgeous, fascinating pinot, a heady melange of strawberry and wild raspberry on the nose and palate, plus mineral and floral notes, and then a finish that doesn't quit. (788 views) | | | Tasted by Whine-oh on 7/4/2017 & rated 90 points: P n p. Paired well w grill tuna. Red fruits up front. Some herbiness, spice. No sed. Solid, still alive on night 2. Good food wine. (1071 views) | | | Tasted by Mscruggs on 8/27/2016 & rated 92 points: Ripe strawberry on a long finish, wine is still holding strong! (1371 views) | | | Tasted by Murf130 on 12/31/2015 & rated 92 points: Wine has held up well. Fruit was still dominant, with acid and tannins playing backup. Hadn't bricked much at all. Could have still let this one sit another 5 years but was perfect right now. (1845 views) | | | Tasted by mkmast on 12/3/2015: I probably didn't do this wine any favors tasting it along with three Maison Harbour 2013's, a 1996 Domaine Trapet (Jean et Jean-Louis) Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle and a 1999 Maison Leroy Bourgogne. The stylistic differences between the wines was readily apparent. This wine was quite good but was outshine in this lineup. (1706 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 9/13/2015 & rated 92 points: a bit too much oak to start, then the fruit opened up and took over; evolving in the glass, with a few of the sips hitting sublime; intense/sweet/spicy wild raspberry, but now with some secondary flavors emerging;in a good place right now. (1983 views) | | | Tasted by Stumpy on 8/16/2015 & rated 94 points: What an excellent Pinot. Bristling with dark cherries/kirsch without going over to the cough drop end of the pool. Weight was full but not heavy, color a nice ruby. Third 2007 WS in a week and this was a step up from both the Hirsch and the Allen. (1748 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 6/22/2015 & rated 93 points: This really showed well. Bright pure fruit with some richness on the end. Just wonderful. 93/94 (1587 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 1/2/2015 & rated 93 points: Light crimson in color. 14.3% ABV. Exotic nose of red fruits, spice, earth and flowers. Medium body with strong acidity. Rich and racy. Cherries, strawberries, cloves and spearmint on the palate. The finish is long and spicy. The wine is in a great place right now and should drink well for another 2-3 years. (1730 views) | | | Tasted by difran on 12/25/2014 & rated 91 points: Part of a vertical - 2008 wins out- but this was a close 2nd (1346 views) | | | Tasted by dougie on 12/19/2014 & rated 91 points: Very fruity. Bright and luscious. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by dlduchon on 10/26/2014 flawed bottle: Tired. Tight aromatics. Attenuated finish. Deteriorated with time. Alcohol on the nose. Purchased from WS and cellared since new. From the other reviews, perhaps it is an off bottle, but I did not notice a flaw from being corked or cooked. (1496 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 10/3/2014: G5 - Blind 2007 California Producers (Seiber Cellars): Blind - guess Arcadian. Very dark garnet, pushing purple tones but good clarity. Nose is a bit spicy which had me leaning towards arcadian. Clean cherry and red fruit flavors with a strong herb note. Backend shows some oak, a little charred. Medium finish. (1741 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 10/2/2014: October Bookclub--2007 CA Vintage (tasted blind) (Counselor's Crib): Deep cherry, dark red apple, black cherry and moderate plus ripeness with cola nut. Expresses itself a bit bigger in tone that I prefer for my CA pinot noirs these days. (1801 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 11/24/2013 & rated 95 points: Still absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful balance, finish, fruit. Everything what it should be. If the finish were longer, would be a great wine instead of VG+. Still lots of life left in it, but its so good now why wait? (2172 views) | | | Tasted by WVwino on 8/1/2013: opened at the tasting room - very good (2353 views) | | | Tasted by kkleg on 7/28/2013 & rated 92 points: - Ruby color - Dark fruit, spice, and a whiff of alcohol on the nose. Bright cherry fruit on the palate, which became more strawberry in flavor as the wine got some air. Medium length finish with notes if wet earth. A nice bottle. One of the best value WS wines. (2202 views) | | | Tasted by haldolugr on 5/19/2013 & rated 93 points: Mix of sweet and tart cherry with a touch of cola. Very smooth and elegant in the mouth and on the finish. Has aged really well and is in a great drinking window right now. (2387 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144
(Williams-Selyem Winery Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Williams Selyem Producer website2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard2007 Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir
2007 Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir
Winemaker's Notes
The balanced crop on this vineyard in 2007 concentrated the rich tannins, filling your mouth with flavors of wild berries, cranberry, Valrhona chocolate, sweet spices and mineral. Very concentrated aromas of wild raspberry, black cherries, fresh fennel, roasted cacao beans and espresso fill your glass. One of the most expressive, yet youthful wines that will develop with time.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral
The Vineyard
Grapes for Williams Selyem wines are grown in three different areas of the Peay Vineyard. The areas are named after the Pinot Noir clone planted: New 777, New Calera and New Pommard. The Peay Vineyard is a no-till vineyard.
Technical Notes
Barrel Description: 65% new, 35% 1-year-old
Barrel Aged: 16 months
pH: 3.45
TA: 0.64g/100ml
Alc.: 14.3%
Release Date: Fall 2009
Release Price: $54Pinot 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 CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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