Forgot to post these from the other day. Mark, Dan and I were able to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the wine storage facility, and some unique stuff was opened, as always!
I’ve had very few Williams Selyem wines, but it is always a treat to enjoy them. This is without a doubt the oldest Pinot that I think I’ve had the privilege to taste. Amazing that at 16yrs old, this can still have such abundant fruit characteristics. Even more, it really needed quite a bit of time to open. Pop and pour was mainly red clay, soft plum, herbs and the faintest bit of raspberries. After some time in bottle, the raspberries burst forth and were gorgeous. Since this was so old, acidity wasn’t as pronounced, but I think that gave the raspberries an even more lush and abundant flavor. Lovely bottle. Could still go 2-3yrs. Compliments to @David T for this gift.
Forgot to post these from the other day. Mark, Dan and I were able to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the wine storage facility, and some unique stuff was opened, as always!
I’ve had very few Williams Selyem wines, but it is always a treat to enjoy them. This is without a doubt the oldest Pinot that I think I’ve had the privilege to taste. Amazing that at 16yrs old, this can still have such abundant fruit characteristics. Even more, it really needed quite a bit of time to open. Pop and pour was mainly red clay, soft plum, herbs and the faintest bit of raspberries. After some time in bottle, the raspberries burst forth and were gorgeous. Since this was so old, acidity wasn’t as pronounced, but I think that gave the raspberries an even more lush and abundant flavor. Lovely bottle. Could still go 2-3yrs. Compliments to @David T for this gift.
Feb 17th, 2018
Full bodied. Rich, lush texture. Raisiny over ripeness but within the realm. Alc. warm. Baker's chocolate, dried cherries. Lactic. Fully mature.
Full bodied. Rich, lush texture. Raisiny over ripeness but within the realm. Alc. warm. Baker's chocolate, dried cherries. Lactic. Fully mature.
Dec 26th, 2016
Rather cloudy. Deep purple The aroma is a powerhouse with pomegranate, dark cherry, some plum, giving way to some mild vanilla, and finally mushroom and leather-bound books. Medium+ body with compact, linear, integrated tannins. Long, wonderful finish. 10+25+24+35 = 94.
Rather cloudy. Deep purple The aroma is a powerhouse with pomegranate, dark cherry, some plum, giving way to some mild vanilla, and finally mushroom and leather-bound books. Medium+ body with compact, linear, integrated tannins. Long, wonderful finish. 10+25+24+35 = 94.
Feb 15th, 2020
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
