Williams Selyem

Unoaked Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.0359 ratings
8.955 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
John Willison

Yellow fruit, minerality, lingering fruit and acidity

Yellow fruit, minerality, lingering fruit and acidity

Nov 4th, 2020
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

Fresh, tart, simple, no oak. Apple cider.

Fresh, tart, simple, no oak. Apple cider.

Dec 8th, 2018
Tyson Escoto

Probably the best Unoaked Chardonnay I’ve had from California. So delightfully perplexing is the depth the balance the complexity and that deceptively subtle toasted oak flavor. Got a lot to offer on the nose and on the pallet and amazing acidity from a stellar vintage, aged incredibly well

Probably the best Unoaked Chardonnay I’ve had from California. So delightfully perplexing is the depth the balance the complexity and that deceptively subtle toasted oak flavor. Got a lot to offer on the nose and on the pallet and amazing acidity from a stellar vintage, aged incredibly well

Aug 21st, 2018
Jordan Gianelli

Always a well made wine and I personally have to be in the right mindset to thoroughly enjoy this unoaked Russian River Chard. Reminiscent on an intentionally still Blanc de Blanc, the palate and mouthfeel deliver a compelling story where the Apple and bracing acidity are the stars of the show.

Always a well made wine and I personally have to be in the right mindset to thoroughly enjoy this unoaked Russian River Chard. Reminiscent on an intentionally still Blanc de Blanc, the palate and mouthfeel deliver a compelling story where the Apple and bracing acidity are the stars of the show.

Apr 12th, 2018
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.8

Baked apple. Tad simple. Delicious with miso roasted chicken and roasted carrots and blood orange salad.

Baked apple. Tad simple. Delicious with miso roasted chicken and roasted carrots and blood orange salad.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2019
Megan LeMaster

Asian pear, tuberose, wild flower, lime custard on palate but lime zest on the nose. Medium plus acidity. -HR

Asian pear, tuberose, wild flower, lime custard on palate but lime zest on the nose. Medium plus acidity. -HR

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2018
Andy Burwell

Bright fruit that becomes more complex and layered as you work your way through the bottle.

Bright fruit that becomes more complex and layered as you work your way through the bottle.

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2017
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.3

Fruit is too opulent for lack of structure. Nice lemony note but that's about it. #russianriver #unoaked #chardonnay #williamsselyem

Fruit is too opulent for lack of structure. Nice lemony note but that's about it. #russianriver #unoaked #chardonnay #williamsselyem

Oct 21st, 2015
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

If you're one of those people who can't stand chard try this. Ripe tropical and green fruits, bright acidity, spicy yeast tones, long dry mouth watering finish. Love it.

If you're one of those people who can't stand chard try this. Ripe tropical and green fruits, bright acidity, spicy yeast tones, long dry mouth watering finish. Love it.

May 29th, 2015
David Kline

Crimini mushrooms with dirt clinging to a resolutely stony lemon funk. The nose is deceptive, but it echoes on the palate initially, before displaying a really nice lemon lime on dried apple. Mix of acid and weight. Long zesty citrus combo with a tang and twang.

Crimini mushrooms with dirt clinging to a resolutely stony lemon funk. The nose is deceptive, but it echoes on the palate initially, before displaying a really nice lemon lime on dried apple. Mix of acid and weight. Long zesty citrus combo with a tang and twang.

May 26th, 2015