Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

So Williams Selyem Pinots should be treated is the same fashion as good burgundy, with age. It will always be somewhat sweeter than red burgundy but nonetheless very good.

This shows w/ an array of mid berry fruits accompanied by some darker fruits. Strawberries, cherries, pomegranate, cranberries, raspberries, hint of rhubarb, blackberries and haunting blueberries. Mid berry cola, red licorice, fruit tea, eucalyptus, pine tar notes, pine tree bark, dark, rich soils/earth, dry herbs, mid, dark spice, dry crushed rocks, dry limestone powder, black pepper notes, dry river stone, dry fall leaves, bright florals that are; red, blue, purple with a mix of red & pink roses, late spring waterfall acidity with extreme balance, tension, structure with elegance & smart polish for days and long sets on tree bark/sap & spice.

Still ascending. — 8 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Began as a dream of 2 friends, Ed Selyem & Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA, and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. Deep Ruby red with aromas of berry fruits with citrus spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry & raspberry, cacao, with notes of vanilla and spice. Elegant fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit and sweet spice notes. Pricey but will not disappoint, worth a try! — 3 years ago

Brian Reedy

9.6

Wow! So bright, vibrant and light on the palate. Gorgeous berry, minerality and light spice. Burt Williams would be really proud of this one 😌 — 6 years ago

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Ed Chin

9.5

Burt Williams last wine ever made. Still youthful and balanced. The oak was well integrated unlike the WS that Bob made. I wish I had another bottle. — a year ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

Such a charming wine—and I’m not normally a Viognier person. A touch of mineralogy online with honeysuckle, peach skin, and what the want fennel. I have wardrobe synesthesia and experience this as an ivory white thirties style women’s blazer. — 3 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Juicy and bight with some good depth. Pairs well with dessert, fruit and pirates booty! — 5 years ago

Aubrey Knofla

10

Madley in love with this beer. Sweet notes of black cherry over a tart citrus mash, slight smokey taste to it; almost like burt toast, with low notes of caramel and coffee. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is another 91-92. 92-93 w/ a few more years of cellaring.

Pinot Noir grown in Rutherford. 😮 Bold. 689 cases produced. Thomas Keller at dinner told Burt George Owner of Joseph George retail shop in the South Bay that this was one of the most unique wines he’s had in quite awhile.

When I first put my nose to the glass, I got a good presence of barrel char, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dark spice, hints of black pepper, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals.

The palate is fresh and settles after about 10 minutes in the glass. Black licorice, darkish cola, strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, hints of blueberries, dry hay/straw, dry brush, smoke, cinnamon stick, glove, nutmeg, vanilla, dark spice w/ some heat, hints of black pepper, dry top soil, dry crushed rocks with limestone, fresh, bright, dark, red flowers/florals. Good acidity, balanced, well tensioned, neatly structured and a nicely polished finish that lasts nearly 90 seconds.

There is some alcohol heat on the finish but it should fade in another 3-5 years. Be good to revisit it then and 5 years more down the road. — 2 years ago

Ezekiel James Hampton

9.1

2008. Delicious. Bright, still. — 3 years ago

Steve Omlor

9.1

One of our favorite Zinfandels. Lodi area produces great zins. Very easy to drink. Great with or without food. Not too sweet, but enough to just enjoy on its own. — 5 years ago