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8.0
$75

Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

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

Vintage

2020

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 complexity.

Bing cherry and sarsaparilla leap from the glass. Black tea tannins provide structure without overpowering the fruit core. Mid-palate shows beautiful spice integration—white pepper, dried herbs. Earthy undertones ground the wine's exuberance. Forest floor minerals emerge on the lengthy finish. This 2020 captures Russian River's signature elegance while packing serious concentration. Drink now through 2032.

Bing cherryBlack tea tanninsSarsaparillaWhite pepper spiceForest floor mineralsDried herbs

🍷 You want California Pinot that rivals Burgundy's complexity without the pretense.

Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Grilled portobello mushrooms, Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Wild salmon with pinot reduction

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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