Williams Selyem

Calegari Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.3163 ratings
9.328 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

One of two of Sofia’s top two producers we will have tonight for her birthday. Happy Birthday! 🎂🥳🎉 🎈 Still Youthful.

It’s darker, rich, ripe, lush, elegant, mixed berry fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black, juicy plums, poached strawberries, blueberries, slightly liqueured pomegranate. It’s like a berry creamsicle. It is one of the more crazy, good Williams Selyem. Sofia would agree 💯. Mixed berry cola/licorice, semi-sweet, rich, dark soils w/ leaves, limestone marl, delicate volcanics, bay leaves, eucalyptus bark, sandstone, dry brush, a touch of grilled meats, steep teas, hints of dry tobacco, sandalwood, amazing floral of bouquet of nearly every color except white, excellent, spring shower acidity and extremely well; knitted, balanced, structured, polished finish for days.

One of two of Sofia’s top two producers we will have tonight for her birthday. Happy Birthday! 🎂🥳🎉 🎈 Still Youthful.

It’s darker, rich, ripe, lush, elegant, mixed berry fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, black, juicy plums, poached strawberries, blueberries, slightly liqueured pomegranate. It’s like a berry creamsicle. It is one of the more crazy, good Williams Selyem. Sofia would agree 💯. Mixed berry cola/licorice, semi-sweet, rich, dark soils w/ leaves, limestone marl, delicate volcanics, bay leaves, eucalyptus bark, sandstone, dry brush, a touch of grilled meats, steep teas, hints of dry tobacco, sandalwood, amazing floral of bouquet of nearly every color except white, excellent, spring shower acidity and extremely well; knitted, balanced, structured, polished finish for days.

Nov 3rd, 2023
Tobin Trevarthen

First time for this vineyard. Loved the vanilla burst. Strawberry, raspberry and cola. A new favorite Selyem.

First time for this vineyard. Loved the vanilla burst. Strawberry, raspberry and cola. A new favorite Selyem.

Apr 6th, 2018
Shawn R

Could not agree with @Antonio Galloni review more! Spot on.

Could not agree with @Antonio Galloni review more! Spot on.

Mar 19th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Built like a Willamette Valley Pinot. I like the profile and lingering taste. Very different for WS. Yum.

Built like a Willamette Valley Pinot. I like the profile and lingering taste. Very different for WS. Yum.

Aug 6th, 2017
Kelly Hulme

Infanticide, but whatever. I love WS. And I won't touch the next bottle in this case for at least 5 years (ok maybe 2) 😍

Infanticide, but whatever. I love WS. And I won't touch the next bottle in this case for at least 5 years (ok maybe 2) 😍

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2016
Alex Heller

Decanted for 1 hour before drinking. The nose was incredibly expressive with flowers, a pie like cherry, intense red fruit and cola. The mouthfeel was classic Pinot, with a lighter frame and viscosity that surprisingly is not as intense as the nose. But it was a great bottle

Decanted for 1 hour before drinking. The nose was incredibly expressive with flowers, a pie like cherry, intense red fruit and cola. The mouthfeel was classic Pinot, with a lighter frame and viscosity that surprisingly is not as intense as the nose. But it was a great bottle

1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2015
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.9

Another Impressive 2012 Pinot Noir! Great fruit expression, cherry/ berry with great mouth feel . Good Juice. Monday wine group!!

Another Impressive 2012 Pinot Noir! Great fruit expression, cherry/ berry with great mouth feel . Good Juice. Monday wine group!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2014
Caroline Ducato

Caroline had this 10 years ago

Caroline had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2014
Jack Krawczyk

Light for a WS. Strong blackberry.

Light for a WS. Strong blackberry.

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2013
Matt Duncan

Juicy, bright, cardamom, rose petal. Great example of RR Pinot with age. A real accomplishment in a tough vintage.

Juicy, bright, cardamom, rose petal. Great example of RR Pinot with age. A real accomplishment in a tough vintage.

May 16th, 2017