Williams Selyem
Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
This is the best of the day. Black cherries, blackberries, black raspberries with a blend of light and mid red fruits pulling up the rear. Violets, fresh red rose, perfect chalk & acidity. Lush round juicy dark fruit finish that lasts.
This is the best of the day. Black cherries, blackberries, black raspberries with a blend of light and mid red fruits pulling up the rear. Violets, fresh red rose, perfect chalk & acidity. Lush round juicy dark fruit finish that lasts.
Oct 22nd, 2016
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.
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.
The flavor of blackberries was,
WOW . I’ve never tasted a wine like this before.
The flavor of blackberries was,
WOW . I’ve never tasted a wine like this before.
Easter brunch with my parents. My dad described this best as “delicious.” Rich but not overly. Balanced. A truly well made Pinot.
Easter brunch with my parents. My dad described this best as “delicious.” Rich but not overly. Balanced. A truly well made Pinot.
Apr 23rd, 2025
4th Friday at Classic. Great time with @Shay A This was in a great spot.
4th Friday at Classic. Great time with @Shay A This was in a great spot.
Jul 14th, 2024
Vibrant fruit. Black raspberry notes mixed with mulberry. Delicious. 
Vibrant fruit. Black raspberry notes mixed with mulberry. Delicious. 
Apr 24th, 2022