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2013 Williams Selyem "Ferrington Vineyard" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

SKU #1218947 93 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2013 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard is a terrific example of Anderson Valley Pinot. Red cherry jam, pomegranate and plum give the Ferrington its distinctive plush feel. Open-knit, creamy and expressive, the 2013 offers striking depth and harmony from start to finish. Drink this succulent, forward Pinot over the next decade or so. (AG) Inner quote mark (8/2016)

92 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark From the Anderson Valley, the 2013 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard exhibits beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit, a floral delicacy, medium to full body, and a long, layered texture. This is a beauty and a classic from Anderson Valley. (RP) Inner quote mark (3/2016)

91 points Burghound

Outer quote mark This is an aromatically restrained wine to this point with its reticent array of mostly red berry liqueur-like nose that exhibits background nuances of tobacco and menthol. There is first-rate mid-palate density to the round and suave, even opulent, flavors that coat the palate with dry extract, all wrapped in a velvety and solidly complex finish. This is quite firmly structured and while all of the sappy extract presently buffers the tannic spine, this should easily reward up to a decade of cellaring. In sum this is one of the more robust wines in the range with plenty of power and punch. Inner quote mark (4/2016)

91 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark This unusual and attention-getting wine is full of spicy aromas and flavors, almost like a mulled wine, with cinnamon, clove and cardamom, plus a super-concentrated fruit core. The texture stays tangy despite the heavy spices, and the mouthfeel is very assertive and appetizing. (JG) Inner quote mark (5/2016)

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Varietal:

Pinot Noir

- One of France's most legendary grapes and the grape that earned Burgundy its reputation. The parent of varietals like Pinot Gris/Grigio and Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir is blue to violet to indigo in color with relatively thin skins, and it is said to have been cultivated in France for more than 2,000 years. At its best, Pinot Noir creates elegant wines that are filled with primary red fruit aromas and flavors while young, revealing with an array of secondary characteristics like earth, smoke, violet, truffle and game with age. The varietal is also known, perhaps better than any, for its ability to translate terroir, or a sense of place. While the best Pinot Noir still comes from Burgundy, it is being produced with increasing success in cooler climates around the world. In France, it is part of the trifecta of grapes that can go into Champagne, and it is also grown in Alsace, Irancy, Jura, Savoie, Lorraine and Sancerre. Outside of France it is produced under the names Pinot Nero and Blauburgunder in Italy's mountainous regions, as Spätburgunder in Germany and as Blauburgunder in Austria. In the US, Pinot Noir has found suitable growing conditions in the cooler parts of California, including Carneros, the Russian River Valley, the Anderson Valley, the Sonoma Coast, Monterey County, the Santa Lucia Highlands and Santa Barbara County, as well as in Oregon's Willamette Valley. In recent years, New Zealand has demonstrated its ability to interpret this hard-to-grow varietal, with successful bottlings coming from careful and attentive growers in Central Otago, Martinborough and Canterbury. Chile is also an up-and-coming region for Pinot Noir, creating fresh, fruit-forward, early-drinking and affordable Pinots from the coastal Casablanca Valley and the Limari Valley.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Alexander Valley/Russian River

- Among Sonoma County's northernmost appellations, the Alexander Valley AVA acts as a gateway to neighboring Napa to the east and Mendocino to the north. It is a sprawling appellation, with pockets of distinct microclimates and soils, and as such, is home to a variety of wine grapes and styles. Nearly everything grows in the Alexander Valley, though Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the most widely planted grapes. The Russian River Valley lies to the south of Alexander Valley, and is marked by much cooler temperatures and frequently heavy fog. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown here are some of the state's finest and most sought-after. Aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer and Riesling can also be successful, and sparkling wine production has a long history in the area.