The 2011 Pinot Noir Mass Selection Estate Vineyard Block 10 begins strongly with a good burst of cherry fruit and pomegranates, then the acid kicks in and the wine narrows out, becoming increasingly compact. There is a lot to like, but there is also an issue of balance with the acid level. It should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.
Alcohols in 2011 were not much lower than in some of the riper vintages, although they were definitely down. The 2011 Williams Selyem Chardonnays range between 13.9% (Heintz) to 14.5% (Olivet Lane). I tend to think this estate's Chardonnay program is underrated as it seems like their Pinot Noirs receive all the attention to the detriment of their Chardonnays, which can be brilliant.
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