Thread: [TN] '04 Williams-Selyem PN

On Jan 4, 11:08�am, Mark Lipton <not...@eudrup.ude> wrote:
> Last night's dinner after our return back to the frigid Midwest was a
> roast pork loin with Brussels Sprouts. �Jean wanted a red with the pork,
> so I opened:
>
> 2004 Williams-Selyem Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
> nose: sappy, tart raspberry, pencil lead, a hint of spice
> palate: medium-light body, good acidity and balance, deep fruit
>
> This was the last bottle of a purchase made with our good friends Bruce
> and Joy (who are on many CA mailing lists). �We found that the simpler
> appellation wines were more appealing to our taste, hence this
> non-vineyard designate. �Quite a good match with the pork and a wine
> that truly did remind me of Burgundy.
>
> Mark Lipton

I understand your comment about the simpler appellation wines. I find
that many of the W-S Pinot's are either harsh and tannic or very
candied and sweet.