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Williams Selyem
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Winemaker’s Notes
With the recent addition of Mt. Eden and Swan clones to the blend, there is increased complexity both in the nose and mouth. Dried rose petal, anise, fennel seed and cinnamon comingle with cranberry and red cherry notes. The entry is full and spreads out to cover the entire palate. Young tannin dominate the middle of the tongue, and the finish takes on an English breakfast tea-like component.
The Vineyard
In 2001, approximately 14 acres of Pinot Noir were planted to clones 115 and 777, and more recently, Mt. Eden and Swan clones were added. 2008 marked the first vintage grapes were purchased from the Calegari Vineyard, and for many years these grapes were the anchor of the acclaimed Eastside Road Neighbors bottling. After working with the grapes for several vintages, we decided that the Calegari fruit warranted its own designation. The signature of this wine is its bright red fruit and floral qualities; the Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir exemplifies true Russian River Valley style.TECHNICAL NOTES
Barrel Description:
59% new, 41% 1yr.
Barrel Aged: 15
Alc.: 13.8%
pH: 3.44
TA: 0.67g/100mL
Release Date: Fall 2015
Release Price: $58
Drink/Hold: Hold
Optimal Drinking Window: 2017-2027
Winemaker’s Notes
With the recent addition of Mt. Eden and Swan clones to the blend, there is increased complexity both in the nose and mouth. Dried rose petal, anise, fennel seed and cinnamon comingle with cranberry and red cherry notes. The entry is full and spreads out to cover the entire palate. Young tannin dominate the middle of the tongue, and the finish takes on an English breakfast tea-like component.
The Vineyard
In 2001, approximately 14 acres of Pinot Noir were planted to clones 115 and 777, and more recently, Mt. Eden and Swan clones were added. 2008 marked the first vintage grapes were purchased from the Calegari Vineyard, and for many years these grapes were the anchor of the acclaimed Eastside Road Neighbors bottling. After working with the grapes for several vintages, we decided that the Calegari fruit warranted its own designation. The signature of this wine is its bright red fruit and floral qualities; the Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir exemplifies true Russian River Valley style.TECHNICAL NOTES
Barrel Description:
59% new, 41% 1yr.
Barrel Aged: 15
Alc.: 13.8%
pH: 3.44
TA: 0.67g/100mL
Release Date: Fall 2015
Release Price: $58
Drink/Hold: Hold
Optimal Drinking Window: 2017-2027