Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008 (1500ml)

Ratings on Delectable

Kirsten Spalding Delectable Pro

Drunk review 3: Wine number three of the night. It has a silky, olive oil-like quality to it. Like, when you attempt to taste olive oil the professional way, but you have no idea what you're doing, so you feel it burn at the back of your throat-- but it's also not unpleasant? Medium boldness. It's your friend at a party that is quiet and shy in real life, but then is surprisingly outgoing when drinking and you're like, "Damn. And I thought I was taking you out." Earthy notes, like herbs just taken out of the dirt in the middle of fall. I would pair this while petting a Golden Retriever. It's good.

Drunk review 3: Wine number three of the night. It has a silky, olive oil-like quality to it. Like, when you attempt to taste olive oil the professional way, but you have no idea what you're doing, so you feel it burn at the back of your throat-- but it's also not unpleasant? Medium boldness. It's your friend at a party that is quiet and shy in real life, but then is surprisingly outgoing when drinking and you're like, "Damn. And I thought I was taking you out." Earthy notes, like herbs just taken out of the dirt in the middle of fall. I would pair this while petting a Golden Retriever. It's good.

9.0

Alder Yarrow Delectable Pro

Wine Blogger Vinography

People do not age California Pinot Noir enough. This is as true of lesser bottlings as it is the expensive single vineyard wines. A lot of people believe that the only California Pinot Noirs to age are the $70 bottles with fancy single vineyard names on them. But a humble Sonoma Coast bottling from a good producer will almost always blossom for 6-12 years, provided it is balanced and has good acidity. Here’s a 13+ year-old bottle that is just singing with raspberry jam, red miso, dried herbs, forest floor and a hint of leather. Wonderfully delicious

People do not age California Pinot Noir enough. This is as true of lesser bottlings as it is the expensive single vineyard wines. A lot of people believe that the only California Pinot Noirs to age are the $70 bottles with fancy single vineyard names on them. But a humble Sonoma Coast bottling from a good producer will almost always blossom for 6-12 years, provided it is balanced and has good acidity. Here’s a 13+ year-old bottle that is just singing with raspberry jam, red miso, dried herbs, forest floor and a hint of leather. Wonderfully delicious

9.2

Scott Wren Delectable Pro

Black with big alcohol: 14%. Falling apart. Disappointing

Black with big alcohol: 14%. Falling apart. Disappointing

8.6

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

Black raspberry pancakes, dark cherries, stewed strawberries, nutmeg, sweet wet dark earth & minerals, chalk, length, balance, acidity...it's all there.

Black raspberry pancakes, dark cherries, stewed strawberries, nutmeg, sweet wet dark earth & minerals, chalk, length, balance, acidity...it's all there.

9.3

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

They simply grow amazing fruit. Black raspberries lead the palate followed by raspberries, dark & light cherries, strawberries & pomegranate juice. Nice chalk and minerals. Elegant finish.

They simply grow amazing fruit. Black raspberries lead the palate followed by raspberries, dark & light cherries, strawberries & pomegranate juice. Nice chalk and minerals. Elegant finish.

9.1

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

The 08 SC has a little darker fruit. Blackberries, dark cherries, dark raspberries, cooked strawberries & cranberries, steely minerals, dark rich earth and rich dark fruit finish.

The 08 SC has a little darker fruit. Blackberries, dark cherries, dark raspberries, cooked strawberries & cranberries, steely minerals, dark rich earth and rich dark fruit finish.

9.1

Tommy Pace Delectable Pro

Starting to show some nice tertiary element.

Starting to show some nice tertiary element.

8.9

Drew Summers Delectable Pro

Sales Northampton Wines

Sonoma Coast four vineyard blend (Peay, Hirsch, Drake Estate, & Coastlands) that's been tamed by the years...Dried Berry, Toffee, Sandalwood, Spice

Sonoma Coast four vineyard blend (Peay, Hirsch, Drake Estate, & Coastlands) that's been tamed by the years...Dried Berry, Toffee, Sandalwood, Spice

9.1

John Wight Delectable Pro

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

Not bad, bit hardly mind blowing

Not bad, bit hardly mind blowing

8.2

Steve Haro

From mag. Cola, strawberry, chocolate, black tea. Incredible.

From mag. Cola, strawberry, chocolate, black tea. Incredible.

9.5

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