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2002 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 26
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mike1234 wrote:
February 4, 2023 - Almost opaque deep cherry color, fruit on nose and perhaps a hint of cola, medium body, balanced acidity, hint of cinnamon on the palate and finish
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dino_mike Likes this wine: 95 points
October 27, 2022 - My magnum drank over 2 days: Delicious nose of ripe cherry, some briar raspberry, a touch of licorice and root beer. Mouthfilling and smooth, the baked red fruit and sassafras flavors mix well to a great long finish that's perfect. Every sip over 2 days was delicious and compelling. Should be this great for another 2 years I think but perfect now.
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simkodam wrote: 95 points
June 6, 2020 - Damn this is good. Tonight, the wine revealed itself similarly to the previous recent descriptions. Absolutely delightful. I am very partial to the extra richness of Russian River Valley pinots with respect to California pinots. Alluring aroma. Medium to full rich, smooth, delightful, ripe. Can't take off as much for the ripeness as other reviewers. Older Allens are special wines.
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Musigny1955 Likes this wine: 91 points
February 25, 2020 - {Bought on release, perfect fill, PopNPour} Intensely ripe red cherry fruits, sweet without sugar from ripeness, complex aromatics and palate reflects the nose. Good length and finish. This bottle has held up well - too ripe a style for me personally but beautifully made wine that convincingly demonstrates how good W-S wines can be.
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REWindsor Likes this wine: 91 points
June 30, 2019 - Hung in there well from the famous Allen vineyard of Rochioli.
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Williams Selyem
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Allen Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 171 (50%)
- Consumed 173 (50%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- ProducerWilliams Selyem
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardAllen Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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