KA

9.3

Lonesome Dove — 3 months ago

Danny O'Brien

9.1

Raspberry jam bomb — a year ago

Jan de Weerd

9.4

Vibrant, luscious, full bodied Syrah. Red fruits laced with warm Italian spice rosemary, oregano. Strong vanilla notes on the finish integrated with subtle tannins. — 4 years ago

with Tammy

Edmond Bordelon

9.6

This is what good friends serve when you come over unexpectedly. Lewis has consistently been one of my favorite go to prime examples of a solid Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. They just kill it every year. Good to have friends like that...🍷😃 — 6 years ago

Yuki Watanabe

9.2

Deep red, full of ripe berries and plum, med body, balanced tannin and hint of sweetness. Great complement to meaty dish — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Great stuff. Another reco from the drunken slob, @Paul T- Huntington Beach 🙂
This will cellar for many years... — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie

Daniel C. Salas

9.2

Excellent! — 7 years ago

with Cheri

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Williams Selyem – Pinot Noir – 2023
Drake Estate Vineyard – Russian River Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A beautifully refined and expressive Pinot Noir sourced from the renowned Drake Estate Vineyard, one of the crown jewels of the Russian River Valley. The 2023 vintage highlights Williams Selyem’s signature delicacy and precision: pure fruit, lifted aromatics, and a seamless texture that defines top-tier RRV Pinot.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry accented by rose petal, orange zest, and light baking spice. Subtle forest floor, tea leaf, and vanilla whisper in the background. Elegant, layered, and aromatically captivating.

Mouthfeel
Silky, smooth, and wonderfully balanced. Medium-bodied with bright natural acidity, fine tannins, and a graceful, mouthwatering finish. A perfect interplay of delicacy and depth.

Food Pairings
Duck breast, truffle risotto, cedar-plank salmon, roasted mushrooms, or creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

Verdict
A lovely masterpiece from Drake Estate Vineyard, delicate, smooth, and utterly delicious. This is quintessential Russian River Valley Pinot at its most graceful and refined. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Drake Estate Vineyard sits along the Russian River’s cooling corridor, where fog rolls in daily. This extended hang time allows for exceptional fruit purity and aromatic intensity, one reason it’s one of Williams Selyem’s most prized vineyard sources. — 7 months ago

Mark Farrell

9.3

Nice nose of red and dark fruit. I pickup creme di casis, strawberries, chocolate, and oak. Taste is consistent with nose with good acidity and nice structure. Tannins are restrained. This is a nice enjoyable, fruit forward wine. About 30% Merlot, which is where I would bet the fruit comes in. Could be nice with a number of beef and heavier sauces pork dishes. — 5 years ago

Mike R

9.3

With @David L - it changed three tunes and the next morning was even better thank Hod otherwise it would have only been 9.2 — 6 years ago

Bill Oswald

9.1

#82206 $14.99 — 6 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.0

Had this tonight to contrast/compare 2015 to 2013 reserve we had Friday. More fruit forward with blackberry and cedar notes. Lovely black/blue fruit mid-palate and a bramble and cedar@finish. just needs more time in the bottle. Will be spectacular in 5 more years — 7 years ago

Dave Schneider

8.9

It’s definitely a nice wine but not a great wine. Too much oak and not enough structure — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.3

93-94 range

Hard to believe this is a 17yr old WA state Syrah. 100% varietal, all from Les Collines vineyard. 13.9ABV

Sporting a deep purple color even at 17yrs, this feels like it is just now entering prime time. Big aromatics of peppered smoked meats, whole cluster/green herbs, red and blackberry fruits. Floral and balanced with fruit but spices/herbs in the background. Where Cayuse (and all Christophe Baron/Rocks district) wines trend to the savory/sanguine profile (which I enjoy), this balances the dark fruit, smoky/charcoal, savory/spice driven side of Syrah in its typical rustic/feral profile. Nice bridge between cool climate New World Syrah and ripe vintage Cornas. Finish is more vibrant and less requiring of food as the CB wines do.

Followed over three days and shockingly held up. If you have a bottle, open and enjoy but no immediate rush. — 8 months ago

Shaun Kleffman

8.9

Bold berries up front. Dry middle. No lingering aftertaste. Great cab. — 4 years ago

Karen Larson

9.0

Definitely smooth! Drinks like a blend with spicey notes. Almost thought it had a % of zin or Syrah. Loved it! Great with pizza! — 6 years ago

with Craig

Charlie Tapp

9.2

blackberry, beef broth and dark flowers. — 6 years ago

Steven Comfort

8.9

This is an unusual blend - Cab, Merlot and Syrah - and it comes off a bit heavy handed (I tasted it blind and guessed that it was from Paso Robles). — 7 years ago

with Brendan, Don and 1 other

Jeremy Autry

9.1

A little tight, but taste like cherry cola. Could use a good decanting, but I am impatient. — 7 years ago

Jay

8.9

Dinner @ Rainbow Lodge. Houston TX 🇺🇸 — 7 years ago