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2016 Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir

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February 11, 2024 - $91

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

...exuberant and intensely flavored wine, with tones of black cherry, smoke and forest floor. It builds power as it sits in the glass, finishing on a lush, seductive texture.

93Vinous / IWC

... Crushed raspberry, mint, rosewater and citrus overtones give the 2016 striking aromatic depth....attractive wine...bold, powerful Pinots...leans more towards the finesse side of the spectrum.

93Burghound.com

A moderately high-toned nose combines notes of various red berries, especially raspberry, with those of rose petal, spice and again a pretty hint of exotic tea. The attractively vibrant medium-bodied flavors once again possess a caressing mouth feel thanks to the abundant dry extract that buffers the notably less structured finale. This elegant and refined effort is a lovely blend of finesse and punch.

92Jeb Dunnuck

...offers a more savory style in its mulled red and black fruits, hazelnut, candied orange, and smoky earth aromas and flavors. It's medium to full-bodied, has integrated acidity, plenty of depth and notable structure.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.