Williams Selyem 2005 Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
This single-vineyard Zin is a considerable improvement over the ‘04. The alcohol in the ‘05 is far lower, almost a full percent, yielding a more balanced and harmonious wine. But it's hardly shy. It's powerful in wild blackberry, cassis, raspberry, root beer, tangerine, chocolate and sweet thyme, while the tannic structure is rich enough to warrant bottle aging for a decade.
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Price$45,Buy Now
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DesignationForchini Vineyard
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Alcohol14.9%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published2/1/2008
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