2013, 2014, 2018 Williams Selyem "Westside Road Neighbors" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

“Seductively smooth, it is instantly delicious, sharing a concentration of cherry, strawberry and citrus that perfectly captures the essence of the fruit, accented by a tease of black tea. *#1 Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2015* (VB)” (07/2015)

“Sweet red cherries, plums, mint, sweet spices and hard candy meld together in the 2013 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors. The 2013 is quite ripe, racy and bold, yet all the elements are in the right place. Hints of rose petal and lavender grace the silky finish. (AG)” (05/2015)

“Oh to have neighbors like these, bringing together several vineyard sites along this coveted stretch of the appellation. This bottling shows full-bodied richness and minerality dotted in a rose garden of pretty aromas and flavors. It's the silky-smooth texture that's most memorable, accented in earthy black tea and subtle oak tones. *Editors' Choice* (VB)” (09/2016)

“Pale to medium ruby colored, the 2014 Pinot Noir Westside Neighbors reveals aromas of raspberry leaves, Bing cherries, lavender and fragrant earth with a waft of potpourri. The palate is beautifully harmonious with soft, silky tannins and a refreshing line of acid, finishing fine and elegant. (LPB)” (04/2017)

“The 2014 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors is juicy, forward and beautifully open-knit. Although not especially complex, the Westside Road Neighbors offers lovely fleshiness as well as considerable near to medium-term appeal, all in the racy, fruit-driven style that is so typical of the Russian River. (AG)” (02/2016)

“Very pure and beautifully defined fruit sits at the heart of this bright and brilliant young Pinot Noir, and the wine is at once both deep and wonderfully spry and alive. It is medium-bodied and its slightly velvety beginnings give way to structured firmness that commends at least a few years of aging, but it does a marvelous job of balancing fruity richness against invigorating acidity and never once does it seem overly tangy or taut. This one is a keeper. *Two Stars*” (06/2016)

“A brooding and quite somber nose only grudgingly offers up notes of plum, black currant and dark raspberry. The solidly concentrated medium-bodied flavors have a highly seductive and caressing mouth feel yet the focused, mildly austere and well-delineated finish does not lack for punch and persistence. This is presently quite tightly wound and should also definitely repay a few years of bottle age.” (01/2017)

“Offers rich and juicy flavors of plum, cherry and wild berry at the core. Pure and direct, picking up touches of anise and cedar, trimming on the finish as the fine-grained tannins take center stage. (JL)” (08/2016)

“A perennial favorite, this wine brings together the grapes of many sites into one, delighting the senses in its inviting red-fruit flavors, hint of allspice and undeniably velvety texture. Complex, seductive and lengthy, it is a simply beautiful wine that remains on the mind long after it’s gone. (VB)” (07/2020)

“The 2018 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors has a pale ruby-purple color and takes its time to open to gentle scents of rhubarb, raspberries, licorice, dried flowers, exotic spices and an earthy undercurrent. Medium-bodied, the palate offers delectable, sweet and juicy red berry fruit with a grainy frame and long finish layered with classic Pinot Noir bitterness. What a beauty! (EB)” (07/2020)

“I love the 2017 last year, and the 2018 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors is also beautiful, yielding complex notes of mulled cherries, strawberries, wildflowers, and peppery herbs. Playing in the medium-bodied spectrum, it has light tannins, a balanced, seamless texture, no hard edges, and the purity and freshness that's common in the vintage.” (12/2020)

“The 2018 Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors is racy and overt from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, cola, spice, vanillin, mint and lavender infuse the 2018 with striking depth and resonance. I would prefer to drink this juicy, flamboyant Pinot over the next decade, give or take. (AG)” (04/2020)

“A deeply pitched nose of attractively spicy poached plum, exotic tea, black cherry and violet introduces plush, velvety and opulent middle weight flavors that also display a rounded and pliant mid-palate that contrasts with the very firm, serious and impressively long finish that is a bit better-balanced. *Outstanding*” (10/2020)

“Refined and well-structured, featuring ripe spice and dried herbal notes that accent the plum tart and cherry flavors. Vibrant on the finish, with hints of mint and elements of toasty richness. (KM)” (10/2020)