Williams Selyem’s 2024 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is a current-release appellation blend built from what the winery calls “the full diversity of the AVA.” It’s 100% Pinot Noir and, at 14.1% alcohol, sits firmly in the ripe-yet-structured Russian River Valley lane. The technical profile points to freshness as well as polish: pH 3.55, 0.57 TA (per 100 mL), and 11 months in barrel using a 50/50 mix of new and once-filled French oak.

The winery’s own tasting note frames the wine around red-fruited lift—“red cherry fruit” and “dried cranberry”—with aromatic detail in “rose and lavender,” plus savory accents of “cedar,” “wood spices,” “fresh herbs,” and a “black tea-like sensation on the palate.” Their suggested window is 2027–2034, which reads as a nod to both structure and the kind of secondary complexity Williams Selyem fans tend to chase.

Two professional reviews reinforce that balance of fruit and savory nuance, and both are strong 93-point showings—excellent scores in a competitive category. Jeb Dunnuck (93 points) finds it “a shade deeper magenta-toned,” with “graphite, dark stones, black cherries, black raspberries, peppery spice, and pressed flowers.” He calls it “medium-bodied, though broader-shouldered,” emphasizing “refreshing lift and vibrant acidity,” with “Earl Grey and tangerine tones” reappearing. Dunnuck also reports that winemaker Jeff Mangahas compared the vintage character to 2013, and he recommends drinking 2026–2036.

Wine Spectator (93 points) calls it “textbook Russian River Valley,” led by “punchy pomegranate and cherry fruit,” backed by “iris and hibiscus,” and finishing long with a “red licorice–coated finish.” Wine Spectator reports 3,990 cases made and suggests drinking “now through 2032.”