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2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 47
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slywka7 Likes this wine: 94 points
March 10, 2024 - Popped, ran through a Vinturi and drank. Aromas of cherry, strawberry, mushroom, forest floor and cinnamon. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, mushroom, earth and something I will describe as burnt marshmallow, which may sound bad but it's not. Ends with a nice finish of 30-35 seconds with dried cherry and earth notes. Better than the 07 I had a while ago that didn't seem to hold up so well but this is still very much alive and enjoyable.
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kzkpt wrote: 94 points
June 10, 2022 - A wonderful, mature Sonoma WS pinot. Delicious. Harmonious notes of nutmeg, cherry cola, muted spices, with a long finish driven by the abundant but not overbearing acid. Fruit, acid, all of it in lovely balance, without the sting from Rochioli fruit and excess heat. Yum.
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underwds wrote: 95 points
April 17, 2022 - Boy, having trouble finding fault with this. Still a bright ruby color, with just a touch of brick around the edge if you're looking. Black cherry and blackberry fruit. A little cinnamon and a little cherry cola, then graduates to that light, toasty oak that you smell when you receive the shipment of new barrels.
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plitton wrote: 91 points
October 17, 2021 - Drinking great.
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vino_per_tutti Likes this wine: 92 points
August 21, 2020 - Ripe Black cherry, sandalwood and terroire on the nose and palate. Round and soft finish. Beautifully mature with plenty of structure. Sublime. Kudos to Bob Cabel - we miss you!
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By Allen Meadows
October 2011, Issue #44 (link)(Williams-Selyem Pinot Noir - Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Williams-Selyem Winery Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Williams Selyem
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 509 (43%)
- Consumed 681 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 32 votes
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- ProducerWilliams Selyem
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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