The 2011 Pinot Noir Eastside Road Neighbors exhibits a damp foresty floor character along with black cherry, spice, plum and pomegranate notes, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and a round, generous style. This successful, seductive Pinot should be consumed over the next 4-5 years.
Alcohols in 2011 were not much lower than in some of the riper vintages, although they were definitely down. The 2011 Williams Selyem Chardonnays range between 13.9% (Heintz) to 14.5% (Olivet Lane). I tend to think this estate's Chardonnay program is underrated as it seems like their Pinot Noirs receive all the attention to the detriment of their Chardonnays, which can be brilliant.
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