Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Ratings on Delectable

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted. Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender. The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.

I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted. Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender. The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.

9.5

Bryant Bickel Delectable Pro

Lovely, and focused.

Lovely, and focused.

9.2

Tobin Trevarthen Delectable Pro

Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.

Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.

9.1

Victor Aul Delectable Pro

Consistently great...

Consistently great...

9.1

Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M. Muy rico, en buena ventana.

Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M. Muy rico, en buena ventana.

9.1

Blake Foster

Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.

Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.

9.2

Michael V. Di Maria

Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end

Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end

9.2

Glenn Haberbush

A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.

A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.

8.9

Joe

9.0Nice tannin

9.0Nice tannin

9.4

Joel Hammett

Too big and ripe for me. Lacks the elegance that I crave in Pinot.

Too big and ripe for me. Lacks the elegance that I crave in Pinot.

Location

  • 1355 2nd Ave.
    New York, NY 10021

  • Hours:
    Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Sunday: Closed

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