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Red
2018 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Drake Estate Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
Label borrowed from 2019
Label borrowed from 2019
Label borrowed from 2019
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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John Dunlap Likes this wine: 92 points
April 20, 2024 - Limited table side notes. Served from magnum which was stored in a cool cellar. Cork was perfect and ullage was normal, as expected.
The 2018 Drake Pinot Noir has a different profile than the next vintage, which I am more familiar with; this is not a criticism, but more of a function of how each vintage is unique.
The 2018 is all about bright cherry character appearing more wound-up vs the 2019. The tannins in the 2018 Drake are more obvious, but become more approachable at about one hour; clearly a candidate for decanting. For me, the 2018 has more in common with it's western neighbors along the coast than with the RRV AVA. Enjoy this wine if you have some stashed away, but best to hold for a few more years.
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gak707 Likes this wine: 90 points
December 22, 2022 - Great example of lighter side of Williams Selyem Pinot. From the Drake Estate Vineyard across the Russian River from Korbel. Wonderfully balanced with bright fruit. Textbook Russian River (literally right next to the River!) Pinot. Great introduction for newbies. Pinot vets will savor it. Salmon through duck will be perfect!
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pas.vino Likes this wine: 94 points
July 23, 2022 - Wow! Opened a magnum for a birthday celebration. Excellent! Elegant, delicate, cherries, berries, really a wonderful wine!
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GrapeCrusader Likes this wine: 92 points
April 23, 2022 - Superb; fantastic; what can I say? I really love Williams Selyem Pinot Noirs. They're such classic wines for me and this one is no different than what I typically expect from WS pinots. Vanillin, black and red cherries, spice, clove and forest floor. Just a beautiful and classic RRV PN. Good body with a nice and long finish.
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Twopawsup Likes this wine: 93 points
December 6, 2021 - Deep ruby color with slow legs. Cherry color, cedar and a little herbal on the nose. Raspberry, orange peel and spices on the palate. Long polished finish. Glad I have another bottle should get better with more time.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Williams Selyem
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Drake Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
- In Cellars 476 (62%)
- Consumed 287 (37%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerWilliams Selyem
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardDrake Estate Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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