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8.0
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Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Producer: Williams Selyem
Region: Russian River Valley, USA
Pinot Noir

Vintage

2016

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

Bing CherryBlack TeaSpiceSarsaparillaEarth

Reviews (1)

8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Russian River Pinot firing on all cylinders—dark fruit meets forest floor perfectly.

Bing cherry mingles with wet earth and black tea aromatics. Concentrated yet elegant palate reveals sarsaparilla spice threading through dark berry fruit. Forest floor undertones add complexity without overwhelming the pure cherry core. Silky tannins carry through a long, mineral-tinged finish. This 2016 captures Russian River's cool-climate magic—structured enough for cellar time, approachable now. Williams Selyem delivers trademark finesse with unusual depth. Drink through 2030.

Bing cherrywet earthblack teasarsaparilla spiceforest floormineral finish

🍷 You want sophisticated Pinot that bridges Burgundy elegance with California ripeness.

Pairs with: Duck confit with cherry gastrique, Grilled salmon with herbs, Mushroom risotto, Aged Gruyère

About the Producer

Williams Selyem

Iconic Russian River producer. Cult status since the 1980s. Known for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.

About the Region

Russian River Valley, USA

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