About this product
One of California's most legendary vineyard-designate Pinot Noirs — from the Rochioli family's estate vineyards on the Westside Road in Russian River Valley, produced under the Williams Selyem label since the founding era of California fine Pinot. Deeply coloured for Pinot Noir, with extraordinary concentration and complexity: black cherry, plum, violet, espresso, dark chocolate, and the distinctive River Road mineral quality. Mailing list only. Defines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
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The wine's black cherry intensity and density can support duck magret — the blackberry reduction mirrors its dark fruit while lentils provide earthy ballast for this richly structured Pinot.
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Russian River's richest Pinot Noir can handle beef preparations — braised short ribs' deep savoury notes are complemented by the wine's dark fruit while mushroom duxelles echoes its earthy depth.
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Quail's delicate gamey intensity pairs beautifully with concentrated Russian River Pinot. Truffle vinaigrette bridges the wine's earthy complexity while micro greens add freshness.
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California artisan cheese with California cult Pinot — Humboldt Fog's distinctive blue-grey rind and goat tang bridge to the wine's red fruit. Cherry preserves echo its dark cherry concentration.
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