Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.251 ratings
9.19 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

9.5

I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted.

Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender.

The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.

I may have posted close to a hundred Williams Selyem’s. These are just ok young. It is when they hit 10-15 years they shine. This one is really good tonight after nearly two-hours decanted.

Nose of floral; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender.

The palate is, rich, lush and juicy fruits of; dark cherries, black plum, blackberries, black raspberries, plum with hues of blueberries. Softly layered baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, baking soda, dark spices, black cherry licorice nibs, red cola, steeped black tea, sandalwood to cedar, sandstone-limestone mixed marl, dark, rich, turned earth and brilliant, bright, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets and lavender, cool, spring shower acidity, excellently; structured, tensioned, balanced with a brilliantly elegant & polished near two-minute finish. Impressive & impressive style.

Feb 12th, 2024
Sipping Fine Wine

Aromas of sweet berry fruit with spiced notes. The palate shows developed ripe dark red fruit, cherry with oak, cinnamon spice and mineral notes. Soft tannins with rustic edge, elegantly balanced, vivid acidity, lingering finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Wow!

Aromas of sweet berry fruit with spiced notes. The palate shows developed ripe dark red fruit, cherry with oak, cinnamon spice and mineral notes. Soft tannins with rustic edge, elegantly balanced, vivid acidity, lingering finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Wow!

Jan 16th, 2018
Bryant Bickel

Lovely, and focused.

Lovely, and focused.

Jan 13th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.

Big Strawberry. Young, tight. Needs to age a bit.

Mar 19th, 2017
Victor Aul

Consistently great...

Consistently great...

Jul 4th, 2016
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.

Muy rico, en buena ventana.

Nariz: frambuesa, fresa, cereza, regaliz, especies, bosque, cola

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M.

Muy rico, en buena ventana.

Oct 1st, 2022
Blake Foster

Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.

Cola, cherry, dark berries, red berries.

Feb 9th, 2018
Michael V. Di Maria

Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end

Complex and structured with no harsh or challenging notes. Lots of floral and spice up front bit smooth to the end

Aug 22nd, 2016
Glenn Haberbush

A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.

A great pinot. The quality associated with a great producer. Obviously still young but drinking well even now. Full body and good finish.

May 23rd, 2016
Joe
9.4

9.0Nice tannin

9.0Nice tannin

Apr 24th, 2016