About this product
California's benchmark Russian River Valley single-vineyard Pinot Noir — from the Allen Vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley appellation. Wild fermentation; 35-40% whole bunch; 12 months in French oak (40% new). Dark cherry, plum, cola, baking spice, and forest floor with the signature Russian River weight and complexity. Allocated exclusively through the Williams Selyem mailing list. Consistently 96-100 points from California critics.
Pairing intelligence
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Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard's rich Russian River Pinot Noir — dark cherry, cola, and baking spice — pairs classically with duck. The cherry compote mirrors the wine's fruit character while pistachio adds the textural and slight bitterness that balances the wine's weight and sweetness.
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fish
Silky Russian River Pinot matches salmon's fattiness; red fruit reduction ties dish
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poultry
Complex Pinot fruit harmonises with duck fat; bittersweet orange lifts the wine
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vegetable
Earthiness of mushroom and tang of goat cheese align with Pinot's savouriness
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pork
Cherry-rich Pinot mirrors the fruit sauce; delicate tannins suit tender pork
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vegetable
Earthy beet and walnut echo wine's forest floor and spice notes
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cheese
Pungent, creamy Époisses is softened by complex, generous Pinot Noir fruit
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