Williams Selyem
Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Super exciting that WS is making Three Sisters!!
Super exciting that WS is making Three Sisters!!
Jan 3rd, 2021
Williams Selyem – Chardonnay – 2023
Three Sisters Vineyard – Fort Ross-Seaview AVA – Sonoma County – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
An exceptional cool-climate Chardonnay shaped by the dramatic micro-terroir of Fort Ross-Seaview, one of California’s most striking coastal AVAs. Known primarily for world-class Pinot Noir, Williams Selyem brings the same minimalist, site-first philosophy to this Chardonnay. The result is a wine of freshness, purity, and quiet power, deeply influenced by elevation, fog, and maritime air.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon curd, green apple, and pear skin layered with hints of chamomile, flint, sea breeze, and subtle toasted almond. The palate evolves with citrus zest, white peach, and coastal salinity, showing incredible purity.
Mouthfeel
Tension meets elegance. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, a fine mineral core, and subtle texture from restrained oak. The finish is long, lifted, and saline, quintessential Fort Ross-Seaview.
Food Pairings
Halibut, scallops, herb-roasted chicken, oyster mushrooms, or citrus-forward dishes. Its freshness and precision make it extremely versatile at the table.
Verdict
A fresh, focused, and beautifully expressive coastal Chardonnay. This bottling proves that Williams Selyem’s mastery of finesse isn’t limited to Pinot Noir, and here, the minimalist approach elevates Chardonnay into something truly memorable. Cheers!
Did You Know?
Fort Ross-Seaview is one of California’s most extreme coastal AVAs, with vineyards perched above the fog line at 900–1800 ft. The result: cold nights, intense sunlight, and natural acidity that produce some of the state’s most precise, maritime-driven Chardonnays.
Williams Selyem – Chardonnay – 2023
Three Sisters Vineyard – Fort Ross-Seaview AVA – Sonoma County – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
An exceptional cool-climate Chardonnay shaped by the dramatic micro-terroir of Fort Ross-Seaview, one of California’s most striking coastal AVAs. Known primarily for world-class Pinot Noir, Williams Selyem brings the same minimalist, site-first philosophy to this Chardonnay. The result is a wine of freshness, purity, and quiet power, deeply influenced by elevation, fog, and maritime air.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon curd, green apple, and pear skin layered with hints of chamomile, flint, sea breeze, and subtle toasted almond. The palate evolves with citrus zest, white peach, and coastal salinity, showing incredible purity.
Mouthfeel
Tension meets elegance. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, a fine mineral core, and subtle texture from restrained oak. The finish is long, lifted, and saline, quintessential Fort Ross-Seaview.
Food Pairings
Halibut, scallops, herb-roasted chicken, oyster mushrooms, or citrus-forward dishes. Its freshness and precision make it extremely versatile at the table.
Verdict
A fresh, focused, and beautifully expressive coastal Chardonnay. This bottling proves that Williams Selyem’s mastery of finesse isn’t limited to Pinot Noir, and here, the minimalist approach elevates Chardonnay into something truly memorable. Cheers!
Did You Know?
Fort Ross-Seaview is one of California’s most extreme coastal AVAs, with vineyards perched above the fog line at 900–1800 ft. The result: cold nights, intense sunlight, and natural acidity that produce some of the state’s most precise, maritime-driven Chardonnays.
Phenolic and some orchard fruit. Minimal oak and not much richness. Very fresh and bright wine. Not my fav but overall enjoyable.
Phenolic and some orchard fruit. Minimal oak and not much richness. Very fresh and bright wine. Not my fav but overall enjoyable.
Nov 23rd, 2023
Light fruit. Medium acid. Medium earth tones.
Light fruit. Medium acid. Medium earth tones.
Aug 21st, 2022
White Burgundy from CA. Impressive length, fruit and acidity.
White Burgundy from CA. Impressive length, fruit and acidity.
Apr 17th, 2022So after having a Puligny Montrachet the other night and then opening this - surprised at how similar they were. This had a great creaminess bordering buttery but not in a too rich way and great depth without too much oak. Very good though I didn’t really pick up any expressive fruit. I am a fan. The wife preferred the Montrachet. Such is life
So after having a Puligny Montrachet the other night and then opening this - surprised at how similar they were. This had a great creaminess bordering buttery but not in a too rich way and great depth without too much oak. Very good though I didn’t really pick up any expressive fruit. I am a fan. The wife preferred the Montrachet. Such is life
Feb 5th, 2021
jesus had this 7 years ago
jesus had this 7 years ago
Mar 4th, 2019