COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Williams Selyem
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2010 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from the renowned Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. This wine is a testament to the challenging 2010 vintage, which yielded grapes of exceptional concentration and character due to climatic extremes. The Estate Vineyard itself is a carefully curated site, planted with multiple Pinot Noir clones on specific rootstocks to enhance complexity and express the unique terroir. Williams Selyem, a winery with roots in passionate home winemaking, adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention, focusing on handcrafted techniques to allow the vineyard's voice to be heard. The wine's structure and depth suggest significant aging potential, reflecting the winery's commitment to producing age-worthy Pinot Noir.
ALCOHOL
13.9%
AVG. PRICE
€83
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Estate Vineyard was formerly known as the Litton Estate.
Fact 02
The vineyard is planted with five different Pinot Noir clones.
Fact 03
The 2010 vintage was described by winemaker Bob Cabral as one of the most challenging of his career.
Fact 04
Williams Selyem wines are primarily sold through an allocation system.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2010 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir emphasizes a non-interventionist philosophy. Grapes were fermented in repurposed stainless steel dairy tanks, with manual punch-downs every six hours to manage the cap. The wine underwent foot treading, a traditional method for gentle extraction. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, with 71% being new. The winery avoids mechanical pumping and filtration, aiming to preserve the wine's natural character and structure. The vineyard itself is a testament to thoughtful viticulture, with a diverse planting of Pinot Noir clones and rootstocks selected to match the varied soil conditions.
