Williams Selyem

Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2138 ratings
9.143 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Williams Selyem with this kind of age never disappoints, nor does the 2012 Napa/Sonoma vintage.

Mid & darker fruits & mid berry cola burst out of glass. Limestone minerals, crushed rock, steeped tea and bright, fresh red florals.

It glides on the palate with ripe, juicy fruits that are; dark cherries, strawberries, blackberries, black raspberries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, blueberries & some boysenberries. Red cola/licorice, dark spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, dark rich soil, dry twig, crushed limestone, dry top soil, saline, fresh, bright, dark, red forals with violets, excellent rainfall acidity with an elegant, balanced finish that falls on dry minerals and that lasts two-minutes.

Quality consistent yr in yr out. Their style is my Pinot wheelhouse. Now owned by Domaine Faiveley.

Photos of; winery, tasting room and estate vineyards.

Williams Selyem with this kind of age never disappoints, nor does the 2012 Napa/Sonoma vintage.

Mid & darker fruits & mid berry cola burst out of glass. Limestone minerals, crushed rock, steeped tea and bright, fresh red florals.

It glides on the palate with ripe, juicy fruits that are; dark cherries, strawberries, blackberries, black raspberries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, blueberries & some boysenberries. Red cola/licorice, dark spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, dark rich soil, dry twig, crushed limestone, dry top soil, saline, fresh, bright, dark, red forals with violets, excellent rainfall acidity with an elegant, balanced finish that falls on dry minerals and that lasts two-minutes.

Quality consistent yr in yr out. Their style is my Pinot wheelhouse. Now owned by Domaine Faiveley.

Photos of; winery, tasting room and estate vineyards.

Mar 9th, 2024
Paco Suro

Another blind tasting. Mistook it for the Peay Sonoma Coast. But called the year it was from Peay… So good.

Another blind tasting. Mistook it for the Peay Sonoma Coast. But called the year it was from Peay… So good.

Aug 9th, 2023
Matt Duncan

Deliciously dark, with classic Sonoma coast core. Showing a bit of age, but still a freshness lingered. Solid!

Deliciously dark, with classic Sonoma coast core. Showing a bit of age, but still a freshness lingered. Solid!

Sep 10th, 2021
Shay A
9.4

In its absolute sweet spot. Perfect acidity, perfect texture and perfect finish. Bing cherries, black cherry cola, spicy rhubarb. Really nice cherry/fleshy red fruit skin dominant finish.

In its absolute sweet spot. Perfect acidity, perfect texture and perfect finish. Bing cherries, black cherry cola, spicy rhubarb. Really nice cherry/fleshy red fruit skin dominant finish.

Mar 9th, 2018
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Was poured this blind and thought it was Zin. Really tasty and balanced old vine Zin, but still. Wut?

Was poured this blind and thought it was Zin. Really tasty and balanced old vine Zin, but still. Wut?

Dec 16th, 2017
Matt Duncan

Perfect pairing with salmon!

Perfect pairing with salmon!

Dec 27th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Glorious dark raspberries-raspberries. Still so fresh and delicious!!! Near perfect acidity.

Glorious dark raspberries-raspberries. Still so fresh and delicious!!! Near perfect acidity.

Oct 8th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Sea spray, red fruits and cinnamon

Sea spray, red fruits and cinnamon

Aug 23rd, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.3

2012 Peay needed a good 20 minutes after opening to express itself. Black cherry and other black fruits then jump from the glass. Great balance , good body and acidity. CB 93

2012 Peay needed a good 20 minutes after opening to express itself. Black cherry and other black fruits then jump from the glass. Great balance , good body and acidity. CB 93

Aug 16th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Coastal cypress forest red and turquoise fruits

Coastal cypress forest red and turquoise fruits

Aug 12th, 2016