Williams Selyem Zinfandel - Saitone Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley 2019
Price: $94.99
Producer | Williams Selyem Zinfandel |
Country | California |
Region | Russian River Valley |
Varietal | Zinfandel |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 30525 |
Williams Selyem Zinfandel Description
Saitone is a classic in the making. This old vine Zinfandel vineyard in the Piner-Olivet region of the Russian River Valley is unparalleled for producing wines with density, precision, and verve. Highlighted by red fruits, the aromatics meld into notes of fennel, hints of peppercorn, and five-spice. Taut on the palate, the wine showcases liveliness and freshness with a dense core of dark fruits and a terrific finish of minerals and crushed rocks. - Winemaker notes
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Medium to deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Zinfandel Saitone Estate Vineyard comes from 20 acres of Zinfandel vines planted in 1895. It offers loads of aromatic layers, segueing from pomegranate, red cherries, blueberries and boysenberries to wafts of peach, wild mint and botanicals. Full-bodied, its pleasantly chewy tannins support loads of ripe berry fruits, and an array of spicy accents define the very long finish. Wow! This powerful, expressive Zinfandel will be very long lived in the cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points
The 2019 Zinfandel Saitone Estate Vineyard is highly perfumed, revealing notes of candied apricots, violets, and vanillin spice. The palate has lift and freshness and is gushing with sweet plum fruit up front, followed by a silky finish with super fine tannins.
James Suckling: 93 Points
This comes from a site originally planted in 1895. Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, chestnuts and roasted sage. Full-bodied with crushed dark berries and fresh mint. Velvety tannins. Cool wet-stone character through the plush palate. Well-balanced acidity and intensity.