Pinotman /// Andreas

9.4

Dark cherry & Prune plum. Comes across as quite big and rich despite just 13.9%. Super juicy and drinkable. Black tea leaves, grippy with a bite, well managed tannins. More of a red meat than a white meat Pinot. Would do well even with a Burger. Not my style (for this it has a little too much fruit) but really well put together! A couple of years in the cellar would make it even better - or drink now. Even better days later! — 5 months ago

with Dustin

Vince Monaco

9.1

Delicate with flavors of berry and plum accented by earthy notes — 8 months ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.0

13.4% ABV Straw color, low acid, medium mouth feel. Good wine, just not my cup of tea. — a year ago

Jim Chen

9.1

Garlic crab noodles! — 5 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

Fresh. Have been drinking older vintages which seem to be in “dumb” phases. This is hitting on all cylinders. — 6 years ago

Paco Suro

9.4

Yeah. It’s good. Really good. — 8 years ago

Doctor No

9.2

Wanted to both like this and be unimpressed with this because of the recent takeover, the history of stylistic change, etc But this wine had the most vibrant and mouthwatering acidity out of the gate and I was forced to pay attention. The flavors and nose are a relatively subtle black cherry liqueur without any overripeness. Still felt fairly primary but some earthiness and soil tones present. Among the most impressive California pinots I have had. Would still place it behind Rhys Alpine and Peay Scallop Shelf for aromatic complexity, at least on the basis of this bottle. But fairly singular acidity. — 9 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on January 24, 2026 at Home]

Floral wine with bright cherry and pomegranate fruit, and notes of graphite, spice and earth. — 5 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.4

Picking up some color and weight. Delish — 8 months ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.6

Absolute favorite!! — a year ago

Rob N

9.3

I enjoyed this pinot, as I enjoy many from Cristom (in the Peay/Radio-Coteau family for me). It didn’t taste “old”, as it still had some fruit, but it was smooth and subtle. Would drink again. $45. — 4 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Hard to follow an 09 Scallop Shelf. Bright. Fruity. A bit flabby in the middle. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

If you gonna drink Viognier, it’s Peay or Condrieu. Not a difficult calculation. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Charlie Tapp

9.5

Phenomenal. Yeast for days. Tasted blind and we were all perplexed. Champagne without the bubbles. — 9 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Williams Selyem – Pinot Noir – 2023
Savoy Vineyard – Anderson Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An expressive, cool-climate Pinot Noir sourced from the renowned Savoy Vineyard in Anderson Valley. Further north than the Russian River Valley and closer to the Pacific’s cooling influence, this site produces Pinot with lifted aromatics, savory undertones, and remarkable structure. Williams Selyem preserves all of this with their signature finesse and precision.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate alongside notes of forest floor, dried herbs, and subtle rose petal. Hints of green tea, spice, and earthiness emerge with air, true to Anderson Valley’s highly expressive style.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine, graceful tannins. The palate is layered, vibrant, and slightly savory, finishing long with freshness and quiet complexity.

Food Pairings
Roast duck, mushroom-stuffed chicken, herb-crusted salmon, lentil dishes, or aged goat cheese.

Verdict
A beautifully expressive Pinot Noir that showcases Anderson Valley’s cool-climate character, vegetal, aromatic, and deeply layered. Yet through it all, Williams Selyem’s finesse, purity, and elevated precision remain unmistakable. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Savoy Vineyard is one of Anderson Valley’s most respected Pinot sites, known for its fog-cooled mornings and complex soils. Many top producers, Peay, Littorai, Radio-Coteau, also source fruit here for its aromatic intensity and savory depth. — 7 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.2

Black fruit, blue fruit, braesola, fennel and kalamata olive. You can taste the Viognier. Give this another 5+ years — built to last. — 10 months ago

Rob N

9.4

Wet volcanic rock, burgundy, gasoline, fireworks. Just a flavor explosion; less cherry and acid than the Peay. As good, probably better. I had the ‘13 of the Savoy in Hawaii, and it was also excellent. “Tastes like a quarry” — MRM — 5 years ago

Paco Suro

9.3

Best to date. Outstanding. A week later and still delicious. — 6 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

Medium. Running lean. Good structure. — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

9.0

Bright acidity. — 9 years ago

with Geoff