Opened and poured and tasted without food. Darker ruby color with some bricking. Nose offers some dark cherry and earthy notes. Rich and round with soft tannins, this shows a darker fruit profile with forest floor notes. Shows some slight signs of oxidation. This was enjoyable but I expected a greater level of elegance than present in this bottle.
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took some time to open, about 1.5 hours. still had structure and some acidity. berry came across on nose, but did not really come out on taste for about 1 hour in the glass and then continued to open strong.
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ruby red, in color. cherry, strawberry, earth, oxidized note, on the nose. red fruit continued, spice, struck match, on the palate. medium body, on the finish.
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The most useful thing I can add is that this wine is consistent with the rest of the 2005 WS wines. That's the most notable thing to me. More than anything else, when I opened and started drinking this, was "wow this is a lovely expression of 05 WS". Meaning the 05s were very notable as a vintage, in general and specifically at WS. Lovely color, no sign of age. Plenty going on in the nose. Dark and concentrated, but not extracted on the palate. Plenty of acidity. All together...2005. For me, it's a super unique vintage in all respects, I don't remember anything similar before or since.
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Night of Cabs and Pinots with the Shacks (Home of the Slywka's): Tasted blind. Immediately knew this was the Williams Selyem just by the color. Lighter and starting to show signs of age. Nose was quite nice with mushroom, strawberry, rose petal, herb and a touch of matchstick. But for how great the nose was, the palate could not match it. Nice flavors of dried cherry, dried raspberry and rhubarb. Ended with a shorter finish than the 3 other wines. A nice wine but I expected a little more from this to be honest.
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nice dark currant, cherry and mineral; good complexity; the fruit is bright but now less lush, which make the wine appear a bit more firm and slightly out of balance (more noticeable acidity and a hint of heat on the finish)
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Popped and poured (I know, this was a mistake). Medium dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry and strawberry. On the palate rich and ripe but with a burnt rubber flavor and a little heat. Nice texture with a lengthy finish of ripe fruit and spice.
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Although my exposure to the various bottles of WS covers nearly two years time, I'd have to declare this as my second most impressionable (behind the '02 Flax, which was Extraordinary). Most notable about this bottling, was the wonderful acidity, which played off the initial cranberry fruit component and carried well through the long, bright finish. The tannic structure was all but resolved, which had me questioning how much time this has left but matter not, as it's drinking perfectly at this stage. Perhaps most compelling was the macerated strawberry that took over for the cranberry after about 30-40 mins. and had us Oohing and Aahing, as we took our final 2 or 3 sips! If I was forced to complain, it would be the somewhat muted aromatics; lacking the assertive damp earth and herbs that I like so much about RRV. To be fair, those were exchanged for a notable whiff of Dr. Pepper/cherry cola, which complimented the strawberry and so, a fair trade.
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a little more than a year after a rather detailed note which is shockingly consistent with my take on it tonight, so please reference. i was jammed up by a bit more cola in this bottle.
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Popped and poured. Lovely ripe high toned nose of raspberry, strawberry, and kirsch. On the palate rich and ripe but with a lovely velvety texture and not heavy at all. Long finish of ripe fruits with some spice. This is very consistent with other 2005 RRV Pinots like the Rochioli SVDs and Sonoma coasts from Littorai; lovely drinking wines reaching their peak of maturity. Not sure how well these will age from here.
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This bottle was a learning experience for me. Not so much about the wine itself, which performed (on its own) as it has in the past. Superlative. Big, bold, enticing nose. Cali fruit that comes across as balanced, earthy, sweet perfume...a nose that invites you to either sniff some more, or dive into the palate, dealer's choice. On the palate, more of the same, balanced with a nice acidity. While expensive, this continues to be one of my favorite pinots. I'm not sure about the aging profile on this one, but think that it's drinking very well for current consumption. A minor shortcoming this time around, that I didn't detect in earlier bottles....a bit of heat on the finish. Perhaps bottle variation. But it leads me to think that my last bottle might be consumed soon. Bad luck recently with aging bigger Cali pinots..........
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Pretty pinkish purple color. Strong grape, raspberry and chambord nose. Palate shows cola and cherry - very much like a cherry coke! A very slight effervecence is detectible on the back palate. Long palate. Not bad on initial taste.
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Similar to my notes in Dec 2011, with a set of background notes (earth, stems, florals) I didn't notice last time around. Also, this time around, the palate comes across as more lush than my notes from Dec. suggest, tinged with a cola resin that's nicely balanced with some acidity. Long finish. Overall this is on the heavier side of the spectrum but maintains an unusual sense of elegance and grace. I had intended to keep a bottle for a 2013-14 experiment, but apparently this is my last one :(. Update: woohoo! Found at least one more of these laying around. Will check back in Xmas of 2013!
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Pop/pour. I prefer this to the '05 WS Flax also opened. This one sweet on the nose, without the corresponding sour found on the Flax. Sweet fruits and a whiff of baking bread. On the palate, not quite as lush at present as compared to the Flax, but seemingly more complex with a longer finish. Interesting bit of pine resin stays on the palate forever. A bit of tannins on the finish. Absolutely no rush on these. I'll be opening another one over the holidays, but will try to save a couple remaining bottles for Xmas 2013.
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took to a birthday dinner at Boulevard in SF. Decanted 30 minutes prior to drinking. Lovely red ruby color; fantastic floral nose or red fruits and spice. On the palate, this is seamless with a repeating of the floral notes and then a smoky spicy finishing note. This lasted well into the evening but began to become a little disjointed after a few hours. Superb wine that I feel is drinking at peak.
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Berserkerfest at Barbetta. A wonderful Pinot. Very mellow. Good acid - very long finish. The fruit was subtle but delicious strawberry flavors. Sorry I only had one of these. It got better as it opened up. Should have had a good decant.
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Drank this at Berserkerfest at Barbetta in NYC. From the first taste, this was Yum. Like an old friend. A little woody. Oh man. This is great juice. It was still going strong after 90 minutes.
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14% alcohol. not decanted, but based on it's evolution in the glass over 4 hours, you certainly could, as i have found more to recommend post air. initially there is cola, which is not my favorite expression in pinot, and the wine tasted very much like it had whole cluster fermentation. i believe they destem, so i was happier when that stylistic profile faded with the dominant cola note. what develops is a richly complex domestic pinot that is quite polished and full bodied without being goopy, ripe without being voluptuous. cherry, raspberry, black cherry, strawberry, and some ubiquitous forest floor. muscular and meaty and moderate tannin. i just read bob cabral's latest newsletter where he addresses when to drink his wines, and the reading prompted my decision to open this tonight, although having salmon for dinner helped it along. he recommends you hold SVDs a minimum of fve years, and try for seven on these "bigger" wines. close enough. i have a couple more, and i say drink, ok, preferably hold a couple more years. i think this will show well for up to 10+ years past vintage because it has complexity and structure to spare. my note will probably sound better than my score, 92, but don't be put off by that, i do like the wine. it's just that getting to 93 requires an exceptional wine, and i merely feel this is very good. i'd be looking for more elegant balance to raise the score.
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decanted for one hour then drunk with friends at booneville hotel; dry cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, must, mineral; nicely balanced and still opening up over the meal
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Drank one hour after opening, then again 2nd day. Initially, light, balanced strawberry & cherry, somewhat jammy, not overpowering. Second day, big nose, more concentrated & deeper flavors; still not overpowering. Overall a nice wine but nothing exceptional. WS needs to produce fewer more focused selections, not 30 different single vineyard marketing opportunities.
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After standing for 1 hour, this Pinot exhibited typical California dark fruit-especially Strawberry and cherry. Balanced in the mouth with a medium finish. Enjoyed at a post-Thanksgiving turkey dinner with friends. All agreed a quality wine and a good pairing with the food. Highly recommend.
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Good amounts of cherry and raspberry. Some nice spices outside the norm, like fennel and anise. Very nice acidity that's concentrated w/o being sour. Great food wine.
But for me this points out why it's good to blind taste a wine like this. It's just hard to meet expectations when you know the price and that you've had wines that are noticeably better at half the price.
10/5/2015 Not a lot of distinguishable fruit at this point, but still good structure. Very good with a beef caprese salad. Would be quite good at half the price.
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Nose: Amazing nose of floral, funk, fennel, forest floor (please forgive the alliteration), strawberries, raspberries, cassis and mint. Palate: Upon pop and pour showed very ripe raspberry fruits (although firm acidity acted as a counterpoint). Along with the raspberries shows strawberries and some cranberry hints along with the cassis. Medium length finish. Unreal nose. The Flax vineyard was a little better but this is still compelling and a very solid effort by one the Pinot pioneers of CA.
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Elegant and somewhat restrained (without giving up its CA profile), with red berry flavors and excellent acidity. This is CA Pinot at its best. With ham hocks and scallops at lunch at Marche Moderne.
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Really top-notch pinot noir with striking dark cherry fruit. Very fresh, concentrated and layered with a lovely fleshy texture. This bottling is really starting to come into its own as the vines continue to age and I would expect this to age beautifully but what a joy to drink right now.
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Alright, so I'm an idiot. After opening a bottle of '05 WS Central Coast earlier in the evening and being very pleased with it, the question came to mind "I wonder how the SVDs are doing". And this was the first one I put my hands on. Popped/poured.
For me, it's not ready, at least on a pop/pour basis. But, diving into the notes - on the nose, brighter and more complex than the Central Coast, with a hint of earth and sour rhubarb. On the palate, tight and leaning too much toward acidic at this point. It's nicely balanced for later drinking, but the fruit hasn't unfolded yet. A sense of stems. Another 3-4 years, and this will be killer. A decant for present consumption.
A bright note and complexity not found in the Central Coast. In a lot of ways, a completely different wine. Side-by-side, the Central Coast seems almost one dimensional. But the CC continues to satisfy on its own, without the comparison. I'm looking forward to popping the Rochioli....but not before 2012.
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Stemy nuance overlayed on cherry, rose and orange peel aromas. On the palate bright cherry and raspberry fruit lead into rose, orange rind and mineral. Seductive, alluring wine that is delicious now, but currently lacks the depth and grip to take it to the next level. Drink now-2017. 90 pts.
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Harmonious, balanced, pure flavors of red cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, cola, brown sugar, rose, nutmeg, and earth. This is drinking wonderfully now.
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Great nose of pure Pinot. Some earth and cherries. Touch of sweetness with the cherries. Elegant and silky. Long finish with a bit of brown spices. All well balanced. Delicious on its own and even fantastic with a steak.
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Deep, clear ruby color. Powerful nose of cherry and earthy mineral. This earthy, full-bodied Pinot opens with a rich cherry taste and evolves in your mouth to reveal its rich earthiness. A perfect time to drink this bottle is now.
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Dark garnet color, powerful nose of cherry, cola, and sassafrass; rich, earthy, dark cherry and cola flavors, but with a tannic bite. Delicious now, but should be even better in a few months.
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A little early, but then again I was in a hurry to find a bottle. These WS Pinots are starting to grow on me. Exceptional fruit, excellent balance and pure finish.
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12/20/2021 - M DU VIN Likes this wine: 93 Points
Hard to understand the Wine Advocate review of this wine. I thought it hit all the right notes.
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12/27/2019 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, with hints of spice and floral. Medium length finish.
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5/24/2019 - t_moderne wrote: 90 Points
Opened and poured and tasted without food.
Darker ruby color with some bricking.
Nose offers some dark cherry and earthy notes.
Rich and round with soft tannins, this shows a darker fruit profile with forest floor notes. Shows some slight signs of oxidation.
This was enjoyable but I expected a greater level of elegance than present in this bottle.
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1/21/2019 - M DU VIN Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice, long finish. Wine is fully mature, but IMO still has five or more years of fine drinking ahead.
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4/18/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine: 91 Points
took some time to open, about 1.5 hours. still had structure and some acidity. berry came across on nose, but did not really come out on taste for about 1 hour in the glass and then continued to open strong.
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12/10/2015 - affordableCollector wrote: 87 Points
ruby red, in color. cherry, strawberry, earth, oxidized note, on the nose. red fruit continued, spice, struck match, on the palate. medium body, on the finish.
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10/12/2015 - dmitchell4 Likes this wine: 94 Points
took to Iron Restaurant. Had after the 2008 Kosta Brown Pinot. More complex, more lively better persistence and finish.
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3/31/2015 - blaine wrote: 91 Points
The most useful thing I can add is that this wine is consistent with the rest of the 2005 WS wines. That's the most notable thing to me. More than anything else, when I opened and started drinking this, was "wow this is a lovely expression of 05 WS". Meaning the 05s were very notable as a vintage, in general and specifically at WS. Lovely color, no sign of age. Plenty going on in the nose. Dark and concentrated, but not extracted on the palate. Plenty of acidity. All together...2005. For me, it's a super unique vintage in all respects, I don't remember anything similar before or since.
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1/31/2015 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Night of Cabs and Pinots with the Shacks (Home of the Slywka's): Tasted blind. Immediately knew this was the Williams Selyem just by the color. Lighter and starting to show signs of age. Nose was quite nice with mushroom, strawberry, rose petal, herb and a touch of matchstick. But for how great the nose was, the palate could not match it. Nice flavors of dried cherry, dried raspberry and rhubarb. Ended with a shorter finish than the 3 other wines. A nice wine but I expected a little more from this to be honest.
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10/14/2014 - wabi47 wrote: 90 Points
nice dark currant, cherry and mineral; good complexity; the fruit is bright but now less lush, which make the wine appear a bit more firm and slightly out of balance (more noticeable acidity and a hint of heat on the finish)
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9/19/2013 - affordableCollector wrote: 87 Points
maroon in color. candy, floral, cherry, earth, on the nose. cherry, rc cola, earth, smoke, on the palate. light body. medium acid on the finish.
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4/28/2013 - davidspieker wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured (I know, this was a mistake). Medium dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry and strawberry. On the palate rich and ripe but with a burnt rubber flavor and a little heat. Nice texture with a lengthy finish of ripe fruit and spice.
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12/11/2012 - JS199 wrote: 94 Points
An extraordinary wine that just glides across the palete. My new favorite single vineyard WS. Drinking quite well at the moment.
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12/6/2012 - golfwine wrote: 92 Points
Although my exposure to the various bottles of WS covers nearly two years time, I'd have to declare this as my second most impressionable (behind the '02 Flax, which was Extraordinary). Most notable about this bottling, was the wonderful acidity, which played off the initial cranberry fruit component and carried well through the long, bright finish. The tannic structure was all but resolved, which had me questioning how much time this has left but matter not, as it's drinking perfectly at this stage. Perhaps most compelling was the macerated strawberry that took over for the cranberry after about 30-40 mins. and had us Oohing and Aahing, as we took our final 2 or 3 sips! If I was forced to complain, it would be the somewhat muted aromatics; lacking the assertive damp earth and herbs that I like so much about RRV. To be fair, those were exchanged for a notable whiff of Dr. Pepper/cherry cola, which complimented the strawberry and so, a fair trade.
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10/11/2012 - Edclr wrote: 93 Points
Gorgeous pinot, right in a perfect drinking period. Very balanced, fruit still vibrant, wonderful finish.
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9/18/2012 - jeff nowak wrote: 91 Points
a little more than a year after a rather detailed note which is shockingly consistent with my take on it tonight, so please reference. i was jammed up by a bit more cola in this bottle.
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8/15/2012 - rosenst1 wrote: 93 Points
Popped and poured. Lovely ripe high toned nose of raspberry, strawberry, and kirsch. On the palate rich and ripe but with a lovely velvety texture and not heavy at all. Long finish of ripe fruits with some spice. This is very consistent with other 2005 RRV Pinots like the Rochioli SVDs and Sonoma coasts from Littorai; lovely drinking wines reaching their peak of maturity. Not sure how well these will age from here.
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7/21/2012 - dougie wrote: 91 Points
Fruity. Did not change over the 4 hours. Great flavors, but a tad to much sweetness.
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4/27/2012 - vanpe003 wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was a learning experience for me. Not so much about the wine itself, which performed (on its own) as it has in the past. Superlative. Big, bold, enticing nose. Cali fruit that comes across as balanced, earthy, sweet perfume...a nose that invites you to either sniff some more, or dive into the palate, dealer's choice. On the palate, more of the same, balanced with a nice acidity. While expensive, this continues to be one of my favorite pinots. I'm not sure about the aging profile on this one, but think that it's drinking very well for current consumption. A minor shortcoming this time around, that I didn't detect in earlier bottles....a bit of heat on the finish. Perhaps bottle variation. But it leads me to think that my last bottle might be consumed soon. Bad luck recently with aging bigger Cali pinots..........
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4/7/2012 - VoteferPedro wrote: 93 Points
deliscious! a treat and a great balance between fruit and acid and earth in a way that is typical of the best William Selyems
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2/24/2012 - lebo9968@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
Pretty pinkish purple color. Strong grape, raspberry and chambord nose. Palate shows cola and cherry - very much like a cherry coke! A very slight effervecence is detectible on the back palate. Long palate. Not bad on initial taste.
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2/4/2012 - vanpe003 wrote: 94 Points
Similar to my notes in Dec 2011, with a set of background notes (earth, stems, florals) I didn't notice last time around. Also, this time around, the palate comes across as more lush than my notes from Dec. suggest, tinged with a cola resin that's nicely balanced with some acidity. Long finish. Overall this is on the heavier side of the spectrum but maintains an unusual sense of elegance and grace. I had intended to keep a bottle for a 2013-14 experiment, but apparently this is my last one :(. Update: woohoo! Found at least one more of these laying around. Will check back in Xmas of 2013!
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12/13/2011 - vanpe003 wrote: 94 Points
Pop/pour. I prefer this to the '05 WS Flax also opened. This one sweet on the nose, without the corresponding sour found on the Flax. Sweet fruits and a whiff of baking bread. On the palate, not quite as lush at present as compared to the Flax, but seemingly more complex with a longer finish. Interesting bit of pine resin stays on the palate forever. A bit of tannins on the finish. Absolutely no rush on these. I'll be opening another one over the holidays, but will try to save a couple remaining bottles for Xmas 2013.
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12/8/2011 - rosenst1 wrote: 95 Points
took to a birthday dinner at Boulevard in SF. Decanted 30 minutes prior to drinking. Lovely red ruby color; fantastic floral nose or red fruits and spice. On the palate, this is seamless with a repeating of the floral notes and then a smoky spicy finishing note. This lasted well into the evening but began to become a little disjointed after a few hours. Superb wine that I feel is drinking at peak.
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10/23/2011 - tederf wrote: 95 Points
Berserkerfest at Barbetta. A wonderful Pinot. Very mellow. Good acid - very long finish. The fruit was subtle but delicious strawberry flavors. Sorry I only had one of these. It got better as it opened up. Should have had a good decant.
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10/22/2011 - dhammer53 wrote: 94 Points
Drank this at Berserkerfest at Barbetta in NYC. From the first taste, this was Yum. Like an old friend. A little woody. Oh man. This is great juice. It was still going strong after 90 minutes.
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8/21/2011 - Jmartin wrote:
Great Pinot, one of WS best bottlings and from a very good vintage. Smooth and silky.
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8/19/2011 - jeff nowak wrote: 92 Points
14% alcohol. not decanted, but based on it's evolution in the glass over 4 hours, you certainly could, as i have found more to recommend post air. initially there is cola, which is not my favorite expression in pinot, and the wine tasted very much like it had whole cluster fermentation. i believe they destem, so i was happier when that stylistic profile faded with the dominant cola note. what develops is a richly complex domestic pinot that is quite polished and full bodied without being goopy, ripe without being voluptuous. cherry, raspberry, black cherry, strawberry, and some ubiquitous forest floor. muscular and meaty and moderate tannin. i just read bob cabral's latest newsletter where he addresses when to drink his wines, and the reading prompted my decision to open this tonight, although having salmon for dinner helped it along. he recommends you hold SVDs a minimum of fve years, and try for seven on these "bigger" wines. close enough. i have a couple more, and i say drink, ok, preferably hold a couple more years. i think this will show well for up to 10+ years past vintage because it has complexity and structure to spare. my note will probably sound better than my score, 92, but don't be put off by that, i do like the wine. it's just that getting to 93 requires an exceptional wine, and i merely feel this is very good. i'd be looking for more elegant balance to raise the score.
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5/27/2011 - wabi47 wrote: 92 Points
decanted for one hour then drunk with friends at booneville hotel; dry cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, must, mineral; nicely balanced and still opening up over the meal
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2/9/2011 - shaneajohnson wrote:
Good solid Pinot, but really poor on the QPR dimension.
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12/25/2010 - dougie wrote: 92 Points
Thought it was smooth and ready when opened. But, it really filled out throughout the 2 hours.
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12/18/2010 - tfesmgk wrote: 90 Points
Drank one hour after opening, then again 2nd day. Initially, light, balanced strawberry & cherry, somewhat jammy, not overpowering. Second day, big nose, more concentrated & deeper flavors; still not overpowering. Overall a nice wine but nothing exceptional. WS needs to produce fewer more focused selections, not 30 different single vineyard marketing opportunities.
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12/11/2010 - thescrod wrote: 91 Points
Maybe a little early.
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11/29/2010 - sailormike wrote: 90 Points
After standing for 1 hour, this Pinot exhibited typical California dark fruit-especially Strawberry and cherry. Balanced in the mouth with a medium finish. Enjoyed at a post-Thanksgiving turkey dinner with friends. All agreed a quality wine and a good pairing with the food. Highly recommend.
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10/7/2010 - underwds wrote: 90 Points
Good amounts of cherry and raspberry. Some nice spices outside the norm, like fennel and anise. Very nice acidity that's concentrated w/o being sour. Great food wine.
But for me this points out why it's good to blind taste a wine like this. It's just hard to meet expectations when you know the price and that you've had wines that are noticeably better at half the price.
10/5/2015 Not a lot of distinguishable fruit at this point, but still good structure. Very good with a beef caprese salad. Would be quite good at half the price.
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9/5/2010 - Mattshank wrote: 93 Points
Nose: Amazing nose of floral, funk, fennel, forest floor (please forgive the alliteration), strawberries, raspberries, cassis and mint. Palate: Upon pop and pour showed very ripe raspberry fruits (although firm acidity acted as a counterpoint). Along with the raspberries shows strawberries and some cranberry hints along with the cassis. Medium length finish. Unreal nose. The Flax vineyard was a little better but this is still compelling and a very solid effort by one the Pinot pioneers of CA.
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8/21/2010 - Colima74 wrote: 93 Points
Elegant and somewhat restrained (without giving up its CA profile), with red berry flavors and excellent acidity. This is CA Pinot at its best. With ham hocks and scallops at lunch at Marche Moderne.
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7/30/2010 - kleinahoe wrote: 90 Points
A bit musty, hard to piece everythihg else together.
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6/22/2010 - dream wrote: 94 Points
Really top-notch pinot noir with striking dark cherry fruit. Very fresh, concentrated and layered with a lovely fleshy texture. This bottling is really starting to come into its own as the vines continue to age and I would expect this to age beautifully but what a joy to drink right now.
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4/8/2010 - vanpe003 wrote:
Alright, so I'm an idiot. After opening a bottle of '05 WS Central Coast earlier in the evening and being very pleased with it, the question came to mind "I wonder how the SVDs are doing". And this was the first one I put my hands on. Popped/poured.
For me, it's not ready, at least on a pop/pour basis. But, diving into the notes - on the nose, brighter and more complex than the Central Coast, with a hint of earth and sour rhubarb. On the palate, tight and leaning too much toward acidic at this point. It's nicely balanced for later drinking, but the fruit hasn't unfolded yet. A sense of stems. Another 3-4 years, and this will be killer. A decant for present consumption.
A bright note and complexity not found in the Central Coast. In a lot of ways, a completely different wine. Side-by-side, the Central Coast seems almost one dimensional. But the CC continues to satisfy on its own, without the comparison. I'm looking forward to popping the Rochioli....but not before 2012.
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3/31/2010 - brianngibson wrote: 92 Points
REally drinking well. Nice black cherry and raspberry fruit.
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12/31/2009 - Mpoob wrote: 94 Points
Very pretty right now. Dark cherry and citrus aromas, spice and earth with loads of dark fruits in the mouth.
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12/14/2009 - riccodog13 wrote: 90 Points
Stemy nuance overlayed on cherry, rose and orange peel aromas. On the palate bright cherry and raspberry fruit lead into rose, orange rind and mineral. Seductive, alluring wine that is delicious now, but currently lacks the depth and grip to take it to the next level. Drink now-2017. 90 pts.
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10/6/2009 - Mike V wrote: 93 Points
Very nice. Bright clear red. Some funk opens the nose. Palate screams cherries tart red fruit. a true food wine.
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5/6/2009 - fowlhuntr wrote: 92 Points
Fantastic Pinot......
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2/9/2009 - Julex wrote: 93 Points
Lovely, Balanced, Rewarding
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12/27/2008 - silton wrote: 93 Points
Harmonious, balanced, pure flavors of red cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, cola, brown sugar, rose, nutmeg, and earth. This is drinking wonderfully now.
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12/1/2008 - t_moderne wrote: 93 Points
Great nose of pure Pinot. Some earth and cherries. Touch of sweetness with the cherries. Elegant and silky. Long finish with a bit of brown spices. All well balanced. Delicious on its own and even fantastic with a steak.
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8/10/2008 - sdatl wrote: 92 Points
Rich, but with elegance and balance throughout... Rich cherry flavors and a spicy backbone to keep it interesting, and along silky tannin finish. MMM
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4/13/2008 - greening wrote: 93 Points
Deep, clear ruby color. Powerful nose of cherry and earthy mineral. This earthy, full-bodied Pinot opens with a rich cherry taste and evolves in your mouth to reveal its rich earthiness. A perfect time to drink this bottle is now.
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2/10/2008 - sdatl wrote: 90 Points
Dark garnet color, powerful nose of cherry, cola, and sassafrass; rich, earthy, dark cherry and cola flavors, but with a tannic bite. Delicious now, but should be even better in a few months.
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1/2/2008 - Bunski wrote: 93 Points
A little early, but then again I was in a hurry to find a bottle. These WS Pinots are starting to grow on me. Exceptional fruit, excellent balance and pure finish.
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