Williams Selyem Eastside Neighbors Pinot Noir

Description

Winemakers Notes Brooding in its aromatic profile, this wine exudes black cherry and black raspberry aromas, along with hints of rose petals, lavender fused with clove, anise, and allspice. The palate is saturated with black cherry and has a very broad, loamy, earth-driven sensibility. A subtle sensation of stoniness in the mid-palate melds into a refreshing tea-like finish. The tannins are plentiful but have a polish that will please many different palates and suit a vast array of cuisines.The Vineyard The Pinot Noir for this blend was sourced from five unique sites along Eastside Road Foss Vineyard, Calegari Vineyard, Hunt Ryd Vineyard, MacGregor Estate Vineyard and Lone Oak Vineyards.Harvest 2014 Continuing the string of great vintages, 2014 completes the trifecta of extremely high quality growing seasons. The 2014s exhibit a great purity of place, with generous fruit and elegant textures. The 2014 growing season started out as one of the driest winters on record with only 40% of normal rainfall by mid-season. Due to the extremely dry conditions over the winter months, many of the vineyards were irrigated in December and January to ensure the vines had enough moisture, effectively mimicking winter rainfall. It was another early bud break season; almost 14 days earlier than normal. When rain in early April finally appeared it helped replenish the soils moisture profile to re-invigorate the plants and boost growth. May brought flowering, as expected, and fruit set was bountiful overall for a third straight year. The harvest season was near perfect with warm temperatures, which allowed for a leisurely picking schedule. 2014 was a wonderful growing season that has yielded another fine set of wines that speak of the place. In short, 2014 is another superb vintage of compelling nature and should allow for long-range cellaring for those to choose to age their wines for 7- 10 years. – Williams Selyem