This winery receives considerable praise (justifiably so) for their stylish, immensely flavorful and complex Cotes de Beaune-styled Pinot Noirs. They are obviously aware of how fragile Pinot Noir is because Williams-Selyem is one of only a handful of American wineries to capture the elusive Pinot Noir perfume without stripping the wine with multiple manipulations and clarifications. The light to medium ruby color of the 1990 Olivet Lane is somewhat deceiving given the amount of richness offered by the bouquet and flavors. The nose, which displays an intriguing earthy, berry, spicy component, reminds me of a high class premier cru from Beaune. The wine is soft, round, and gentle, with delicious berry fruit, toasty oak, and an attractive complexity. I would opt for drinking this lovely Pinot Noir over the next 3-4 years.