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Vineyard: Litton
| Owners | John Dyson, Kathe Dyson |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Story | 19 acres planted and owned by Williams Selyem. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
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2007 Williams Selyem Litton Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine was not part of
the formal tasting but offered at the end as a special treat. The wine ($100) and the new Reidel Sommelier
glass it was served in ($125) made for a very special and expensive treat.
·
Unfortunately, my new glass
apparently came direct from its cardboard container because the cardboard smell ruined the aromatic pleasure
of the wine. On the palate, there were waves and layers of fruit including cherries, strawberries and rhubarb
with accents of cherry cola, clove and minerals. I hope to sample this wine in the future under more favorable
conditions.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
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2005 Williams Selyem Litton Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.55, 48 cases, $100. Harvested from 12 acres at 24.2 Brix. Pommard
(60%), Swan (25%) and Mt. Eden (15%). Aged 18 months in 100% 1-year-old Francois
Freres oak barrels. This was the first Williams Selyem 100% estate wine and was given
to the winery’s best customers and not sold.
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A very pleasing wine that is moderately
delicate in style. Lovely aromas of berry tart, cedar and cut flowers. The redder-fruit
core is a bit tart and tight. There are some welcoming accents of Asian spice box and
cherry cola.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Williams Selyem Litton Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This wine was not part of the formal tasting but offered at the end as a special treat. The wine ($100) and the new Reidel Sommelier glass it was served in ($125) made for a very special and expensive treat. · Unfortunately, my new glass apparently came direct from its cardboard container because the cardboard smell ruined the aromatic pleasure of the wine. On the palate, there were waves and layers of fruit including cherries, strawberries and rhubarb with accents of cherry cola, clove and minerals. I hope to sample this wine in the future under more favorable conditions. Reviewed April 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Williams Selyem Litton Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.55, 48 cases, $100. Harvested from 12 acres at 24.2 Brix. Pommard (60%), Swan (25%) and Mt. Eden (15%). Aged 18 months in 100% 1-year-old Francois Freres oak barrels. This was the first Williams Selyem 100% estate wine and was given to the winery’s best customers and not sold. · A very pleasing wine that is moderately delicate in style. Lovely aromas of berry tart, cedar and cut flowers. The redder-fruit core is a bit tart and tight. There are some welcoming accents of Asian spice box and cherry cola. Reviewed April 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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