Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Williams Selyem is one of the most consistent producers of Pinot in Sonoma. They must be farmers at heart because the fruit they grow is always generally very good to excellent. The raspberry flavors in their Pinots always stand out to me when I have them. Not that I'm a points person by any stretch of the imagination, but I've always felt like their wines are under scored by critics. Maybe, because they only score them young and for the most part don't revisit them much later as when I enjoy them. That said, this Russian River is drinking beautifully tonight. Certainly, one of the better 02 Pinots I've had and 02 was a very good year for Pinots generally speaking. The fruits in this 02 are singing after 12years in the bottle. Dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, strawberry preserves, dry cranberries, concentrated pomegranate juice, pronounced spices, sprinkle of light herbs, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, dark fresh & dry florals, gritty chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals & dry stems. The structure is still very sound as is the tension, length and balance. Acidity is near perfect and the round, lush, polished finish doesn't end. — 8 years ago

Trinity Broderick

9.1

Such a treat on one of the first sunny afternoons! #pinkstuff #sprinkle #37andahalfweeks @ Dish's house with my girls 💗 — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

8.9

Dry and bitter. Crushed white rocks, lime zest, underripe apple, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. — 9 years ago

Adam Jesberger

9.4

Make a reduction of dark plums, raspberries and strawberries, now make a jam/jelly out of that somehow. Liquify that and sprinkle a touch of cinnamon sugar and black pepper on top. Thats what this tastes and smells like. Its awesome. Super long finish. — 10 years ago

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.2

This is great stuff on a hot day. A sprinkle of sweetness, pours bright pink/red, it's a damn good guzzler! — 10 years ago

Dmitri

9.0

Underripe redcurrant, cranberry, just a touch of cellar funk. Body is thin, acidity high, with some puckering tannins - might be too austere for some, but I love this profile. I would be curious in trying this with a bit more age, say 10-20 years. I’m impressed, bright fruit without excessive funk and sprinkle of tannins, could be a great wine with a bit more age. — 11 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.3

Like a big bowl of lemon custard with a sprinkle of salt. Showing well. — 8 years ago

Dan Michael

9.4

Awesome, out last bottle from Montalcino, a sprinkle of Brett in the nose, but quickly gives way to spice and all things nice, pure silk on the palate, love the acidity with our pizzas, yum! — 9 years ago

Pavle Milić

9.3

The beauty and the beast. High toned fruit: cherry, cranberry battling rustic animalistic sanguin and iodine attributes. Oh, and a little savory sprinkle! — 9 years ago

Eric Vrtis

9.5

Everything happening. Creme de violet, overripe black raspberries macerated over dry aged leather with a sprinkle of healthy earth, all wrapped up in a tobacco leaf and garnished with brandied cherries. An hour later smells and tastes like brownie batter. — 9 years ago

Brett Jones

9.1

Mahogany gold, beeswax, lemon honey, sweet, lusciously sweet, but not cloying because of good acidity; treacle, honeycomb, pain d'épice, cinnamon with a sprinkle of orange peel.
A sweet treat from a fine Jura producer. — 10 years ago

Matt Ward

9.2

Juicy, tightly wound, sprinkle of pepper. Excellent example of cote rotie from a great producer! - from magnum as well. — 10 years ago

John Eaton

9.2

Fantastic nose of plum steeped in molasses. A sprinkle of brown sugar. Trail of forest floor and cedar. Love it. Super soft tannins. — 10 years ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Beautiful and complex nose - Smokey, rich forest floor. A waft of fresh house paint on the horizon with delecate notes of turmeric.
Stewed citrus on the palette - fleshy blood orange and plums with a little burnt grapefruit and sprinkle of cinnamon. Good acidity. Well balanced. Stunner! — 9 years ago

with Bryan

Christanna Honer

9.4

09 vintage. The richness of this is stunning. Like a big bowl of grapefruit and papaya custard, with a sprinkle of salt and a little candied lemon zest for good measure. — 9 years ago

with Hai

Kapyrick Wine

9.4

V12. Get a bowl, add black cherries, blackberries, a few blueberries. Smash. Be generous with black pepper. Sprinkle a little nutmeg or similar baking spice. Now bring on the BBQ ribs! — 9 years ago

Coy Byron

8.9

2009 - front to finish...starts with cranberry notes infused with hints of vanilla and a cool sprinkle of herbs (perhaps pine, spruce or juniper?) that ends with a smooth diminishing. — 9 years ago

Peter N

9.0

2014 subtle and appealing fruit and floral aromas with a hint of vanilla bean and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Nicely balanced and refreshing. Longish. — 10 years ago

Dennis Hudson

9.2

Characteristic structure of the region, viscous honeysuckle, ripe pear& hint of brown sugar-sprinkle over ripe banana. — 10 years ago

Jordana Giovannoni

9.8

Would love to stock this in the cellar. I'm a huge Sancerre lover. Enough acidity to spank someone with and minerality to sprinkle like fairy dust. Amazing wine. — 11 years ago