A quintessential and classic wine from the Williams Selyem portfolio, this wine never disappoints. Dark fruited in nature, the wine has a brooding nose with savory elements of […]
Read More| TA | 0.57 |
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| pH | 3.53 |
| Alc. | 13.5 |
| Barrel Description | 64% New, 36% 1 yr. |
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| Barrel Aged | 16 months |
A quintessential and classic wine from the Williams Selyem portfolio, this wine never disappoints. Dark fruited in nature, the wine has a brooding nose with savory elements of dried herbs and tree bark. The layers of aromas meld together, and the nose and palate seem to take on an ethereal quality. Flavors of brambles and berry fruits mingle with the savory notes that offer a wonderful balance. Due to cool and slow ripening along the bank of the Russian River, the tannins are smooth and polished. An umami sensation towards the finish brings the palate to a wonderful conclusion.
The 2022 growing season experienced epic drought conditions, with the first half of the calendar year being one of the driest on record. Most of the rainfall came in November and December, saturating the soil, and setting the stage for the early part of the year. With a full soil moisture profile and moderate temperatures in the early spring, bud break started around historical average. Many frost nights ensued, which impacted early season growth and slowed down shoot elongation, creating some unevenness. The cool period in and around flowering further prolonged the flowering cycle and created a wide degree of variability. The unsettled weather in general ranged from cool temperatures to occasional rain showers to a freak hailstorm in early May. The remainder of the season was thankfully moderate, and harvest started on historical average in early August. The key to success in 2022 was the selective thinning of shoots and fruit to reduce the variation, tightening the window of ripening. Due to the complexities of the growing season, the wines show excellent structure and verve, with typical site specificity, and all in all a terrific vintage with aging potential.
Rich in texture, this red is detailed thanks to the nice energy rippling underneath its mix of red and black cherry, raspberry and mulberry fruit paste flavors, while iris, rose hip and anise notes sparkle throughout. The long, sleek finish offers a kiss of toast without intruding on the fruit. Drink now through 2032. - J.M.
A racy, mineral-driven wine with a subtle saline character, great nervy acidity and complex flavors. This is a classic among California pinots, made from vines planted in 1989 and giving floral notes like violets and orange blossoms on the nose, then racy raspberry, red cherry and almost meaty notes on the palate. It's great for its elegance, not power. Medium-bodied with moderate, well-integrated tannins. Drinkable now, but best from 2029. - J.G.
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