Williams Selyem

Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2237 ratings
9.170 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Jake Hajer

This is out of 6L. Black plums and pomegranate. Salinity. Great acidity.

This is out of 6L. Black plums and pomegranate. Salinity. Great acidity.

Apr 17th, 2023
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

Big fruit. Somewhat artificial tasting. Lacking some secondary notes of what we’re used to at coastlands. Color is dark as well. Not our cup of tea really. Not bad though.

Big fruit. Somewhat artificial tasting. Lacking some secondary notes of what we’re used to at coastlands. Color is dark as well. Not our cup of tea really. Not bad though.

Jan 15th, 2022
Matt Duncan

The real deal!

The real deal!

Aug 3rd, 2020
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

7.8

Bretty, and disappointing.

Bretty, and disappointing.

Nov 24th, 2017
Ben Giardina

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The black raspberries always standout amongst their fruit. The dark cherries next followed by, cherries, strawberry preserves, black cherry cola, plum, prune, light sage, cinnamon & nutmeg, dark loamy minerals & soil, limestone, bright acidity the pours over the palate, long; lush, round, ripe fruit finish that does not end. It might be the best 02 I've had of there's. The wine is in excellent shape and will last at least another 5 years.

The black raspberries always standout amongst their fruit. The dark cherries next followed by, cherries, strawberry preserves, black cherry cola, plum, prune, light sage, cinnamon & nutmeg, dark loamy minerals & soil, limestone, bright acidity the pours over the palate, long; lush, round, ripe fruit finish that does not end. It might be the best 02 I've had of there's. The wine is in excellent shape and will last at least another 5 years.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2017
The Schwartz

From magnum

Stellar... And perhaps from my favorite vineyard in the land (Sonoma coast)

From magnum

Stellar... And perhaps from my favorite vineyard in the land (Sonoma coast)

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

Man, does Coastlands scream past interpretation in the cellar.

Man, does Coastlands scream past interpretation in the cellar.

1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2013
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The one thing that is consistent about Williams Selyem is their purity of fruit. They are simply are farmers at heart. The ripe raspberries, cherries, pomegranate in this 02 are simply fresh, well resolved and delicious. After nearly 15 years in bottle, it's still fresh, bright and ripe, smooth with palate dripping acidity. Light earth and soft understated chalkiness/minerals with a round, long, polished finish. Photos of the Estate, display barrels and one of their Sonoma vineyards. Never disappoints quoting from a Jim Groce song "Time in a Bottle."

The one thing that is consistent about Williams Selyem is their purity of fruit. They are simply are farmers at heart. The ripe raspberries, cherries, pomegranate in this 02 are simply fresh, well resolved and delicious. After nearly 15 years in bottle, it's still fresh, bright and ripe, smooth with palate dripping acidity. Light earth and soft understated chalkiness/minerals with a round, long, polished finish. Photos of the Estate, display barrels and one of their Sonoma vineyards. Never disappoints quoting from a Jim Groce song "Time in a Bottle."

May 21st, 2017
Brad Hemmer

Black cherry, light pepper, damp forest floor, touch of baking spice. Great balance, silky smooth.

Black cherry, light pepper, damp forest floor, touch of baking spice. Great balance, silky smooth.

May 8th, 2017