I was extremely impressed by the 1996 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard. It boasts the most concentration, richness, and intensity of any Williams-Selyem Pinot Noirs, with enough extract and richness to balance out the tart acidity. The wine's dark ruby/purple color is followed by sweet black cherry, framboise, and raspberry aromas, with nicely integrated smoky oak. Sweet, floral, and rich, with medium to full body, vibrant acidity and tannin, this beautifully made, hedonistic, rich, fleshy wine will drink well for 5-6 years. The eight Pinot Noir tasting notes in this segment represent about half of the available cuvees. All of the offerings revealed high levels of tangy acidity, a style that allows the winery to utilize extremely low levels of sulphur, a worthy objective. I tasted four 1996 Pinot Noirs,all of which has been sold out. They are bottled with no fining or filtration after only two rackings. These wines tend to be aged in Francois Freres Burgundy cooperage, with a high percentage of new oak. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 578-3882