The least expensive of Williams-Selyem's Pinot Noirs is the Russian River Valley cuvee, which has lavish quantities of toasty new oak, plenty of succulent cherry fruit, a velvety texture, medium body, and a smooth, silky finish. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. This winery receives considerable praise (justifiably so) for their stylish, immensely flavorful and complex Cotes de Beaune-styled Pinot Noirs. They are obviously aware of how fragile Pinot Noir is because Williams-Selyem is one of only a handful of American wineries to capture the elusive Pinot Noir perfume without stripping the wine with multiple manipulations and clarifications.

Serves up lots of ripe, rich, concentrated black cherry, wild berry, plum and spice flavors. Deeply complex and concentrated, finishing with a minty note.--Williams Selyem vertical. 501 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley Select to Add