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1996 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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glou.sf Likes this wine: 92 points
January 10, 2024 - Dinner at Foliage (San Francisco): I really liked the nose on this wine, which is still remarkably fresh with red berries and fruit along with some forest and earthy notes. Good balance on the palate with raspberries and cherries standing out. Nice finish. This has aged beautifully. Very impressive for a such an old "village" CA Pinot.
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aagrawal wrote: 91 points
January 10, 2024 - Dinner with Herwig (Foliage, SF): Gorgeous nose with floral, berries, red fruit, spices; palate is light bodied, low tannin, superb acidity, nice balance; finish is medium length. 90-91
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apg23 Likes this wine: 91 points
August 25, 2021 - Way better than I thought. Lots of bricking, but definitely still drinking very well. Smooth and lovely! Had it alongside 2004 Kistler, which was sweeter.
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aagrawal wrote: 91 points
August 22, 2010 - Suduiraut Vertical: Earthy, fruity. Balanced. Quite enjoyable.
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tanglenet wrote:
December 23, 2007 - Opened not decanted. Some bricking to the wine; a muted nose of dried fruit, perhaps apricots? Nice mouthfeel with subtle notes of spices that are faded; noticable alcohol with a pepper and orange juice finish. Past it's peak, but easy drinking. Fair.
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By John Gilman
Bonus Articles, Williams-Selyem: Sonoma’s Finest Pinot Noir Producer (February 2004)(Pinot Noir “Sonoma County”- Williams-Selyem) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Williams Selyem
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 62 (50%)
- Consumed 63 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerWilliams Selyem
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma County
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