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9.2

The 2021 Rosé Ode to Lulu shows mineral-tinged aromas of red berries, nectarine and citrus zest complemented by herb notes. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering white peach, strawberry and tangerine flavors with delineation and tension. A floral note lingers on the finish. $24.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2022) — 4 years ago

Michael Greene

9.3

Cranberry, rhubarb, forest floor. Aging well — 4 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.0

Cherry, strawberry, cream, raspberry, lemon and stone fruit. Great acidity and balance. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

A very unique Barolo that is elegant & floral showing red cherry, strawberry, orange peel, leather, tar, baking spices & rose petal — 7 years ago

Brett Rogosin

9.0

This is very drinkable wine. Solid at room temperature or great slightly chilled. It almost smells like date or fig with a tough of earth and something tart. The pallet is thinner with good acidity and a touch of effervescent. Initially, upon opening, there was a bit of pomegranate, which still lingers a bit after a day. There’s also a dried strawberry and a bit of dry earth. Good with salmon or chicken. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Richard Lewis

9.4

Unripe strawberry and a bit of Meyer lemon. Lean and subtle. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Nate Golomb

9.1

Nose of tart cherry, wet wood, and hint of strawberry. Great balance on the palate with some acidity and light tannins. Finish lingers nicely with some noticeable smokiness. Failla's single vineyard pinots are even stronger, but this is great value! — 10 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Ok what we have here is the 2011 which I found cleaning out my cellar so I decided to try a flight for thanksgiving. 11 to 13. From the color these wines are indistinguishable. On the nose they all have the same herbal notes. The 11 has thyme and raspberry it's now very elegant and will be awesome with the meal. These wines however taste unique and are not for everyone. Very style consistent through the vintages. The 12 has more strawberry notes and has a bigger mouth feel. The 13 has cherry notes or Kirsch it is my favorite and the best in my book. The rating is for the 2011. I would NOT recommend to age these wines. Drink NOW. Change! 11 now open for 7 days no oxidation better now! I adjusted the rating up. — 11 years ago

Jesse Mallgren

9.2

Leather, smoke, sea air, lots of prune, chocolate, raspberry, on the palate, apricot, dates (minimal), cherry, stewed strawberry, — 11 years ago

Katy Jossy Simanski

9.2

Cherries and dried strawberry with violets all day long. — 11 years ago

Johnna Vogelbacher

9.2

Lovely. Notes of strawberry and watermelon. — 12 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.0

Crisp, creamy, and refreshing strawberry, cranberry, and raspberry. Slightly sweet for a brut (more old school than the current trend) with medium fine bubbles. — 4 years ago

with Jennifer and Susan

Manchester Sheldon

9.2

Vibrant with rhubarb on the front, followed by blueberry, with a finish of strawberry and rose petals. — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

medium reddish purple; black cherry, black tea, leather, vanilla, pine needles; cherry, rhubarb, a bit of spice, lightly tannic finish, good length; medium body, medium+ acidity, light fine grained tannin, 13.6% ABV; lovely, nicely balanced, appellation level California Pinot — 6 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Light and clear. Wild strawberry and dilute soft minerals. Balanced and pretty — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 18 🎄

🎅 Santa says “Musar is Musar & Santa is Santa 😉”

📝 I say Musar is always better with 15-25 years age but this 8 year baby is quite gluggable

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Veuve Clicquot NV

📍 Chateau Musar 2010

🏵 92 points

🍇 33% Cinsault, 33% Carignan & 34% Cabernet Sauvignon

🍷Rich deep ruby

👃 Raisin, date, fig & herb through blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry & blackberry w/ mint, light smoke, oak shards, earth, spice & cherry expressed best in a Zalto Burgundy glass

👄 Med body fruit explosion of black & red berry/currant fruits w/ a touch of mocha & a fresh clean mint repeat red fruit follow through then a hit of fig & date in med acidity

🎯 Med+ slight sweet & dry clean fruit bomb refreshing linger
— 7 years ago

Lauren Fowler

9.1

A rose with body! A touch of strawberry, but not overly sweet. Really a perfect BBQ rose! — 10 years ago

Rich

9.2

My guest was celebrating her birthday, she wanted something sweet pink and bubbly. Boom first thing that came up vueve. Sold it for $160 my guest loved it.

The wine has a luminous color with radiant rose accents. The nose is elegant and generous, with initial aromas of fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry)
— 10 years ago

Ryan Engle

9.0

Dry with a sneaky spice and strawberry bouquet. A nice and interesting alternative to a white on a hot summer night (or Fall in Hawaii). — 11 years ago

with J

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.2

One of my favorite rosés! Red papaya, watermelon, strawberry, rose water Turkish delight, pink flowers, crushed rocks. Great acidity and long finish. — 11 years ago

Matt

9.0

Amazing depth at a great price. Spice, dried strawberry, cured beef, perfume, wet earth, and orange peel. Smooth tannin profile, and refreshing punch of acidity. — 11 years ago

Neil Blaze

8.9

I tend to be rather picky about rosé, but I always love those from the Tavel area. This one is consistently satisfying. Glorious salmon-pink color and fresh, juicy flavors of strawberry and watermelon. Great with our Niçoise salad! 60% Grenache, 13% Clairette, 13% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 3% Mourvèdre, 1% Bourboulenc. 5/15/22. — 4 years ago

Meg Herring

9.0

Fruity, floral, citrusy, tart, and simply delicious. Notes include strawberry, raspberry, grapefruit, green bell pepper, and a little rose biscuit. — 5 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Tasted blind. Reddish tawny color. Edges suggest its old. Notes of strawberry, raspberry, iron, roses. Some zing and power in the nose. Slaps your face when tasted. Sappy. Powerful impact. Long finish. Other guesses were in Burgundy land eg Griotte but I went with 90 Rayas. Bingo. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I’ve had a a fair amount of older Williams Selyem Pinot Noirs, this one is the most different. It seems more extracted and darker than the bright; cherries, strawberries & pomegranate Pinots from them that we’ve had a run on over several years.

The noses reveals, deep, dark, ripe; currants, blackberries, black cherries with liqueur notes, baked black plum, black raspberries with hints of blue fruit. Touch of smokiness, cinnamon, clove, vanillin, black licorice, mid intensity, sweet tarriness, herbaceous notes, mint/eucalyptus character, touch of tree sap, black, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, limestone, dry rock powder, dark chocolate bar, mocha notes with fresh, withering & dry, dark, red florals and just a hint of violets.

The body is medium full. It has gorgeous mouthfeel. There are still round, softened, teethe & tarry tannins here. Tannins were in the bottle neck which, is not always traditional even in older Pinot’s. The structure, tension, length and balance are really nice with another three to five years of good drinking ahead. It’s right around its peak. Perhaps, just the other side of the bell curve. Dark, ripe; currants/cassis, blackberries, black cherries with liqueur notes, baked black plum, black raspberries, cooked rhubarb, raisins with more blue fruit showing vs. the nose. Touch of smokiness, cinnamon, clove, light nutmeg, vanillin, black licorice, mid intensity sweet tarriness, herbaceous notes, mint/eucalyptus character, touch of tree sap, black, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, limestone, dry rock powder, dark chocolate bar, mocha notes with fresh, withering & dry, dark, red florals and violets beaming on the finish. The acidity is excellent. The long finish is; ruby, ripe, elegant, gorgeous, extremely well balanced and persists on the palate with warm, dark spice.

IMHO, Williams Selyem Pinot Noirs do not score well early and really shine at 10 years plus in many vintages. They are a Sonoma Pinot pioneer and a gold standard comparison for other producers and Pinot lovers to take note.

Photos of; Williams Selyem winery, Sofia’s great handy work with flowers and one of our two raised garden boxes. 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹🌼🥀 🌽 🥒🥬 🍅

Happy Memorial Day weekend all! Hope you are grilling & enjoying some of your favorite wines. — 7 years ago

Bob Gaby

9.2

A Christmas morning essential. Dry, crisp, floral with a hint of strawberry. — 10 years ago

Lady C

9.2

Lovely rose cava with some nice complexity--a little strawberry, some minerality. Goes down TOO easily. — 11 years ago

GaryWEdwards

9.0

Best value find of the summer rosé season. Makes me miss Provence. Soft strawberry cream — 11 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Very elegant and balanced, now mature with spice ripe strawberry and red fruits, good acidity and long finish. Very enjoyable — 11 years ago

Clyde Rundle

9.1

Really nice summer wine. Strawberry, grass, juicy. — 12 years ago