TN: 2005 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Hawk Hill (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley)

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  • 2005 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Hawk Hill - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (11/16/2009)
    14.9% alcohol. Pretty yellow color. This has a beautiful, ripe nose of fig, apple, and a hint of lemon oil, as well as beautifully integrated oak. In the mouth, viscous and very pleasant, with a power but weightless sensibility that always intrigues and elates me with the Selyem Chardonnays. Loads of fruit on the palate with great texture, complexity, and acidity. Long finish that just carries on and features beautifully resolved oak. The concentration and purity are exceptional. A

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Sounds delicious, how much Chard do they make? I don’t remember this being mentioned in the benchmark Chard thread.

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Pretty small production on Chard – Allen, Hawk Hill, Heintz, and now Drake Estate … I’d guess something like 600-800 cases total?