2011 Williams Selyem Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir [WE95][V92]

Producer: Williams Selyem Winery  
Region: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California 
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2011 

Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points 

"One sip is all it takes to be blown away by this Pinot’s beauty. It’s exquisitely crafted, a testament to both the vineyard and the winery’s oenological talent. The palate is bright and tangy with acidity, and incredibly complex flavors of wild berries, mushrooms, balsam, cola and Asian spices. It’s dramatic now, but will continue to improve for at least 15 years. *Cellar Selection*" 

Vinous, 92 Points 

"Sweet red cherries, plums, mint and rose petals meld together in the 2011 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard. A wine of texture and depth, the 2011 stands out for its fabulous silkiness and raciness, both very hard to come by in 2011. The flavors continue to blossom in this striking, drop-dead gorgeous Pinot from one of Sonoma's very best sites. This is a fabulous showing in a very challenging year." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Aromas of wild blackberry cobbler, sassafras, Asian spices and white pepper fill your nose. The broad, angular tannins fill your mouth and finish with flavors of wild berry, dark chocolate, sage, morel mushrooms and toasty, sweet oak. A very site-driven wine with unique characteristics which will age for several years in your cellar." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

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