More monolithic and simple than its siblings, the 2003 Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard reveals dark fruit, forest floor, and earthy notes along with a hint of fresh mushrooms. Its tart acids result in a clipped, short personality. This vintage has turned out well for Williams-Selyem, and it is best drunk over the next 5-8 years. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

Wins points for elegance and finesse, with a supple band of black cherry and wild berry fruit that's shaded by a touch of raspberry. Drink now through 2008. 3,020 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Sonoma / Russian River Valley Select to Add

Lots of bright cherry fruit marks this dry, young wine. It’s fairly tannic, with good acidity. If you play with it in the mouth, the flavors really explode, coating the palate with sweet cherry essence complexed with fine oak. This is a big, young, exuberant wine that requires ample decanting. ——S.H.(3/1/2006)—— 91