Williams Selyem
Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. Deep Ruby red with aromas of berry fruits with citrus spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry & raspberry, cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Elegant fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and sweet spice notes. Pricey but will not disappoint, worth a try!
Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. Deep Ruby red with aromas of berry fruits with citrus spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry & raspberry, cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Elegant fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and sweet spice notes. Pricey but will not disappoint, worth a try!
Dec 12th, 2022Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. A great Zin. Ripe sweet berry fruits with sweet spice. Flavors of sweet blackberry & raspberry, some cacao, with a jolt of black pepper. Tannins a bit rustic that soften quickly. Lingering ending with sweet crisp notes. Pricey but will not disappoint.
Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. A great Zin. Ripe sweet berry fruits with sweet spice. Flavors of sweet blackberry & raspberry, some cacao, with a jolt of black pepper. Tannins a bit rustic that soften quickly. Lingering ending with sweet crisp notes. Pricey but will not disappoint.
May 7th, 2018
Rich and ripe with a sweet finish. Pairs nice with Chill-
Rich and ripe with a sweet finish. Pairs nice with Chill-
Oct 30th, 2017
The 14 is very concentrated. Ripe, rich, liqueur in style. Black and blue fruit melody. There's some spice, light pepper, loamy moist dark soil, red roses and violets, touch of Worcestershire sauce, nice acidly and good balanced of mixed fruit & earth on the finish.
The 14 is very concentrated. Ripe, rich, liqueur in style. Black and blue fruit melody. There's some spice, light pepper, loamy moist dark soil, red roses and violets, touch of Worcestershire sauce, nice acidly and good balanced of mixed fruit & earth on the finish.
2 people found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016
Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
In my opinion, WS Wines, across the board, are all down the middle. Not too extracted, not too acidic. My first WS zin actually and with 8yrs of age, this has softened and is more rounded/older fruits with a plum finish. Very little pepper/spice to this.
Another 4th Friday for the books! Insane pulls this month to follow up the most epic month (April) that we’ve ever had!
In my opinion, WS Wines, across the board, are all down the middle. Not too extracted, not too acidic. My first WS zin actually and with 8yrs of age, this has softened and is more rounded/older fruits with a plum finish. Very little pepper/spice to this.
2008 WIlliams Selyem "Bacigalupi Vineyard" Zinfandel - showing well! Perfect accompaniment to creole flavors at dinner. Tootsie rolls and blackberries on the nose with great acidity and freshness. Balanced and restrained structure. Silky tannins. Alcohol was well integrated. Decant and Drink now or hold for another 5.
2008 WIlliams Selyem "Bacigalupi Vineyard" Zinfandel - showing well! Perfect accompaniment to creole flavors at dinner. Tootsie rolls and blackberries on the nose with great acidity and freshness. Balanced and restrained structure. Silky tannins. Alcohol was well integrated. Decant and Drink now or hold for another 5.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2015#Zinfandel ageworthy? It’s possible, as the loveliness of this 15-yr-old Williams Selyem Bacigalupi Vineyard shows. Almost Port-like with a swirl of pomegranate, brown sugar, cedar. 16.7% alcohol but still fresh, balanced.
#Zinfandel ageworthy? It’s possible, as the loveliness of this 15-yr-old Williams Selyem Bacigalupi Vineyard shows. Almost Port-like with a swirl of pomegranate, brown sugar, cedar. 16.7% alcohol but still fresh, balanced.
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2015
Obviously big bold and rich. Great wine.
Obviously big bold and rich. Great wine.
1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2014Surprisingly fresh for being 14 years old. 🔥🔥🔥 Though at 16+%abv..breathing fire. Drink now if you have any. This is the epitome of California Zin.
Surprisingly fresh for being 14 years old. 🔥🔥🔥 Though at 16+%abv..breathing fire. Drink now if you have any. This is the epitome of California Zin.
Dec 25th, 2016