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Vineyard: Flax
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Story | A respected vineyard made famous by Williams Selyem located in the Upper Reach of the Russian River Valley. |
| Dates Planted | 2002-2005 |
| Acres | 6.9 |
| Location | Overlooks Westside Road and the Russian River beyond. |
| Aspect | East; 2-10% slope |
| Soils | Riverwash and Pajaro gravelly loam |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
| Clones | Pommard (non-heat-treated) |
| Trellis Spacing | 5' x8'; vertical trellis; rootstock 10114 and 039-16 |
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2007 Williams Selyem Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $54.
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A signature Russian River Valley Pinot nose perfumed
with nicely spiced berry and cherry compote with an echo of oak. Very
tasty panoply of red berries and cherries intensely composed like a
flavorful liquor. Juicy with a smooth viscous mouth feel, supple tannins
and perfect balance. A great wine that reminds me of old vintages of
Williams Selyem and one of my favorites in this lineup.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
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2001 Williams Selyem Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc.,
pH 3.61, $46. Harvested at 23.9-24.1 Brix. Aged 17 months in 60% new and 40% 1-
year-old Francois Freres oak barrels.
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Bright and nuanced nose showing off scents of
raspberries, cranberries, cola and wet wood. Delicious core of moderately rich black
cherries and boysenberries with a touch of earthiness and cherry cola. Soft, smooth
and very pleasing.
Reviewed April 8, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Williams Selyem Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $54. · A signature Russian River Valley Pinot nose perfumed with nicely spiced berry and cherry compote with an echo of oak. Very tasty panoply of red berries and cherries intensely composed like a flavorful liquor. Juicy with a smooth viscous mouth feel, supple tannins and perfect balance. A great wine that reminds me of old vintages of Williams Selyem and one of my favorites in this lineup. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2001 Williams Selyem Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.61, $46. Harvested at 23.9-24.1 Brix. Aged 17 months in 60% new and 40% 1- year-old Francois Freres oak barrels. · Bright and nuanced nose showing off scents of raspberries, cranberries, cola and wet wood. Delicious core of moderately rich black cherries and boysenberries with a touch of earthiness and cherry cola. Soft, smooth and very pleasing. Reviewed April 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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