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WILLIAMS SELYEM 2016 SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR

90 points Connoisseurs Guide

The 2016 Sonoma Coast highlights the wild side of Pinot Noir. This wine evokes the smells of walking a trail on the coast through a redwood forest. Notes of dried herbs and sous bois mix with wild berry fruits and cedar. The aromas are further complexed with dried citrus peel, clove, and allspice. The palate typifies the coastal tannin profile, with a robust finish of citrus peel, gravel, and stone. The structured and mineral-driven palate exudes flavors of cherry pit, flowers, and coffee.

WILLIAMS SELYEM 2016 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR

90 points Connoisseurs Guide

The beautiful garnet color of this wine is alluring. Prototypical in its aromatic profile, the 2016 Russian River Valley leads with dried rose petals, potpourri, red cherry, raspberry, and notes of Ceylon tea. Additional aromas of dried orange peel studded with cloves mix with vanilla bean and cedar shavings to perfectly compliment the primary fruit characteristics. Robust and rich on the tongue, the wine seems to fill every square inch of the palate. Flavors of maraschino cherry, ripe berries, and dried herbs combine to make a powerful flavor profile. The tannins are quite refined and convey a sense of sap and tenacity. Another excellent wine from a great growing region!

2011 WILLIAMS SELYEM ALLEN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY
93 points Wine Enthusiast

92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

I feel this may be one of the best Allen Chardonnays I have crafted since becoming the winemaker in 1998. The cool growing season really added to the complex aromas of Gravenstein apples, white nectarines, cream soda and baking spices. Those same aromas carry through on the palate along with a richness that leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed from the wonderful acidity. Rich and full of classic Russian River Valley flavors that are long and elaborate on the finish. Aging this wine for 3-5 years will only add to its complexity.
 

2011 WILLIAMS SELYEM OLIVET LANE CHARDONNAY
94 points Wine Enthusiast

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90 points Connoisseurs Guide

A new product for us, from an old historic site, the aromas of ripe Gravenstein apples, Meyer lemons, cinnamon, and honeysuckle fill your glass. Toasted vanilla bean, baking spices, citrus, mineral and roasted almonds linger on the palate. The texture in the mouthfeel is rich, creamy and concentrated with a citrusy finish. This is a classic mature chardonnay vineyard with tons of concentration, complexity and life.