Tasting Notes for kleinahoe

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2020 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Saitone Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/1/2024 - kleinahoe wrote:

92 points

WS really knows how to do their stuff with zins.

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2019 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/4/2024 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Restrained, balanced.

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2019 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/11/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

93 points

Exceptional balance and finish.

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2018 Siduri Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

12/4/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

91 points

Simple but good.

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2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/8/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

93 points

That’s my kind of pinot.

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2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

10/30/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Mature Burgundian profile. Restrained, a bit smoky.

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2019 Siduri Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

6/16/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

fully realized

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2019 Siduri Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

3/23/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Opened up after 30 minutes.

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2019 Siduri Pinot Noir Lingenfelder Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/16/2023 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Nicely balanced.

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2010 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Club Rutherford (view label images)

12/29/2022 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

90 points

Still had some muted fruit.

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2016 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/18/2022 - kleinahoe wrote:

90 points

Not as special as most WS zins

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2018 Siduri Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard - Sexton Road Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/18/2022 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

93 points

Exceptional, great mouth feel. Surprised it wasn’t more highly rated by others.

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2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/16/2022 - kleinahoe wrote:

92 points

Sufficiently complex.

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2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/27/2022 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

A little light on the mouthfeel, but great structure.

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2017 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

2/8/2022 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

90 points

Compares favorably with Santa Lucia Highlands

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2017 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

2/1/2022 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

89 points

A little jammy

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2017 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/29/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Nicely balanced.

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2018 Siduri Pinot Noir Gran Moraine Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

10/18/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

90 points

A little jammy

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2017 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast (view label images)

8/6/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Really delivers.

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2000 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/22/2021 - kleinahoe wrote:

91 points

Still something there.

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2019 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/9/2021 - kleinahoe wrote:

92 points

Wow! Great despite being so young.

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2019 Williams Selyem Grüner Veltliner Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito County (view label images)

5/31/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

91 points

Bright. Hard to categorize.

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2012 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/29/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Smooth

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2016 Furthermore Pinot Noir La Encantada Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

4/19/2021 - kleinahoe wrote:

Problem with run away yeast could explain the funk.

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2012 Deerfield Ranch Zinfandel Old Vine Reserve Buchignani-Garcia Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/15/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

91 points

Still has it.

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2017 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/14/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Subtle, restrained

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2015 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Terra de Promissio Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/8/2021 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

A little light and fruit forward.

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2017 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Eastside Road Neighbors Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/16/2021 - kleinahoe wrote:

92 points

Subtle, but delivers the goods.

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2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Precious Mountain Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

12/31/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Great structure.

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2016 Furthermore Pinot Noir La Encantada Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

12/31/2020 - kleinahoe wrote:

88 points

A bit funky.

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2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/19/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

93 points

Well balanced.

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2016 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

12/19/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

An old favorite doesn’t disappoint.

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2000 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

11/30/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

89 points

Waited too long, but there was still something there.

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2012 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/14/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Such a distinctive zin.

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2010 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/7/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Smooth, lost a little oomph, as expected, after 10 years.

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2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

11/1/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

91 points

Still very drinkable.

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2018 A Tribute to Grace Wine Company Grenache Besson Vineyard Santa Clara County (view label images)

10/28/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice and bright.

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2013 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/19/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Well balanced.

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2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/20/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Still has “it.”

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2016 Lucia Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

8/18/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely and smooth.

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2013 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/13/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

93 points

Typically smooth.

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2016 Furthermore Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

7/17/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Takes time to open.

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2014 Birmingham Family Wine Merlot Rutherford (view label images)

5/20/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

90 points

Smooth.

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2016 MacRostie Cabernet Sauvignon Clockwise Yountville (view label images)

4/30/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Smooth

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2009 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/3/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Full, muted tannins.

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2016 Siduri Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

5/4/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Full, subtle.

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2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands (view label images)

4/12/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

88 points

Seemed a bit meh. Rated a 91 in 2018.

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2006 Handley Chardonnay Anderson Valley (view label images)

4/12/2020 - kleinahoe wrote:

Waited too long to drink.

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2012 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/10/2020 - kleinahoe Likes this wine:

92 points

Still has legs.

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2013 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

3/29/2020 - kleinahoe wrote:

92 points

Takes awhile to open, but great when it does. Nicely balanced.

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