Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 2 hours. Massive, heavy color and body. Currently monolithic. Solid wall of dark plum. Revisit in a half-decade or give it an agitated decant and let sit for 4-5 hours. 4.17.26. — 2 months ago

Steve Messinger

9.1

Black cherry cola aromas. Rich blackberry flavors. Long finish w still some tannins to resolve — 7 months ago

Jordyn Dinwiddie

9.5

Elegant, bright, really really good. Citrusy, smooth — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Boars’ View “The Coast” Pinot Noir 2018
Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Handcrafted by Thomas Rivers Brown at the dramatic West Sonoma Coast site, this Pinot Noir highlights maritime fog, Goldridge loam soils, and heritage clones. The 2018 “Coast” includes 100% heritage clones—Calera, Mt. Eden, and Swan—meticulously fermented and aged to express both elegance and power.  

Aromas & Flavors
Plush and aromatic: expect cranberry compote, lavender, sandalwood, and hints of violet. On the palate, it delivers black cherry, plum paste, nutmeg, quince, forest floor, and licorice—all layered over a finely tuned mineral edge.  

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet refined. Silky tannins and well-integrated acidity support rich fruit without heaviness. A harmonious finish unfolds with persistence and grace.  

Winemaking Notes
Destemmed fruit underwent fermentation and then aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, from François Frères, Remond, and Gauthier cooperages. The result is focused power with nuanced oak influence.  

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled duck, game birds, roasted pork, or truffle-scented risotto. Its depth and savory complexity also pair beautifully with hearty stews or mushroom-forward dishes. 

Verdict
Boars’ View “The Coast” PINOT NOIR 2018 is a masterclass in West Coast Pinot—intensely flavorful, texturally rich, and meticulously crafted. A cellar-worthy wine with both grace and longevity. A rare Napa-level Pinot Noir priced in the $145–160 range. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Berries, cola and some other fruits and herbs. Very integrated with a long finish. — 3 years ago

Dutchbastard

9.2

I'm glad I waited to open this one up next day even better — 3 years ago

with Jim

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

5/1/26 in Healdsburg with Italian at Baci. Easy to drink. Nice and buttery. — 2 months ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

Excellent cab and loaded with dark berries some spice and cedar. It just seemed savory and smooth from start to finish. — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Williams Selyem – Pinot Noir – 2023
Terra de Promissio Vineyard – Sonoma Coast – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A fresher, beautifully approachable Pinot Noir from the famed Terra de Promissio Vineyard, one of the Sonoma Coast’s most celebrated sites. The Pacific Ocean makes its magic here: cool air, fog influence, and slow ripening come together to create a Pinot of clarity, lift, and coastal finesse. Williams Selyem captures this with effortless precision.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright red cherry, crushed raspberry, and cranberry with hints of pomegranate, rose petal, and a whisper of baking spice. A touch of coastal herb and minerality brings added freshness.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium-bodied with lively acidity, silky tannins, and a seamless, graceful texture. Incredibly approachable yet still layered, finishing long, crisp, and refined.

Food Pairings
Roasted salmon, chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, or soft cheeses like Brie and Taleggio.

Verdict
A fresh, lifted, and irresistibly drinkable Sonoma Coast Pinot. Coastal influence, thoughtful winemaking, and site purity come together in a wine that is elegant, vibrant, and classically Williams Selyem. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Terra de Promissio (“Land of Promise”), is one of the most sought-after Pinot Noir sites in Sonoma Coast. Its Goldridge soils and ocean-cooled climate consistently produce fruit of finesse and aromatic brilliance. — 7 months ago

Steve Messinger

9.0

Dried black cherry w spice. Med + body. Rich long cranberry finish w touch of heat — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Medium Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits with notes of herbs, citrus, herb and spice., a blend from several sites on their Goldridge soils. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe strawberry and cherry with espresso, vanilla and herb tea spice, well balanced with acidity. Fine tannins on a long finish ending with cedar, baking spices and earthy character. Very nice! Pair with a grilled Salmon! — 2 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

This time around it was quite good with leg of lamb and veggies in Dutch oven! — 3 years ago

Derek Ching

9.2

Decided to go through my cellar. This is very good for the age, although it did lose some chocolate notes. Still very pleasant to drink and enjoy. — 4 years ago

Steve Messinger

9.0

Bright lemon and mineral nose that follows through on the palette. Chablis like character From a lighter vintage — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 45 minutes and 1.25 hours. Medium/medium-heavy body. Dropped the overt weight and starting to get more chiseled. The usual fruit and spice suspects without surprises. Would love to hit this in 8-10 years. Too well-balanced currently so it will be a difficult task to accomplish. 01.16.26. — 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.0

The black fruit is still present though on the downside with a touch of green showing. Drank this on the wrong side of the hill but still enjoyable enough. — 9 months ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.1

Soft floral notes followed by bright crushed stones and a soft static like acidity that brings citrus oils on the finish. — a year ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

There’s a lot of cedar and berries with a hint of veg in the nose. The taste showed the same with some sweetness than tannins and some sourness in the finish. I did like this wine but I look at wines in my cellar a bit differently now that I’m over 80 and think I should have drunk this sooner. Still have the 2014 and will get that shortly. If you have any of the 2013 drink up. BTW, did a hard decant about an hour before a Wagyu steak dinner and saw no changes from opening to finishing the bottle.

— 2 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Excellent, loaded with fruits fully integrated and smooth as silk. — 3 years ago

Steve Messinger

9.3

Black cherry and sassafras nose. Wonderful mouthfeel w great finish. Something to continue to enjoy for the next 2-3 yrs — 4 years ago