Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley, Foss Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2012 Large Format 89 CellarTracker

89 CellarTracker

with hints of coffee bean

Ovello's clay-rich soils and cool northern winds help it retain a "beautiful acidity" that is the key to its survival in long-lived vintages like 1978

perfect wine is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky

yet needs three to four years to show all the goodness it has

Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley, Foss Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2012 Large Format 89 CellarTrackerDeep, rich elements of blackberry and black cherry commingle with hints of lavender, nutmeg, allspice and sandalwood in this second offering from the Foss Vineyard. While plush and round on the palate, the fresh acidity carries on through the mid palate and gives length to the wines chocolaty tannins. Vanilla and baking spices complete the profile of this wonderfully rich wine. 94 Wine Enthusiast Initially, this wine is all about strawberry tart, with