Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Williams Selyem |
Label Name: | Russian River Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.4% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Enthusiast 93, Wine Advocate (RP) 91, Wine Spectator 90; 51, 11 months oak (40% new)
Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with red/purple florals, English Breakfast tea, forest floor and subtle spice; juicy acidity, fine ripe tannins and a lingering, savory finish with notes of salted caramel and sweet cinnamon.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ, Peking duck, miso-glazed cod, teriyaki salmon.
Production Method
Appellation blend from multiple Russian River sites; small-lot fermentation, aged 11 months in French oak (40% new, 60% 1-year), lightly fined/filtered.
Vineyard Info
Williams Selyem, founded 1979 by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem, built a cult reputation for Sonoma Pinot Noir; sold to John and Kathe Dyson in 1998 and expanded into multiple single-vineyard and appellation bottlings.