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.