Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.1370 ratings
9.174 pro ratings
San Benito County, Central Coast, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age!

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age!

Mar 20th, 2025
Eric Urbani

A vertical tasting of 12 Williams Selyem pinots from 2000-2013, all from the Vista Verde vineyard. My #2 was the 2008 vintage, which was “wow” and “delicious” The group ranked it #1

A vertical tasting of 12 Williams Selyem pinots from 2000-2013, all from the Vista Verde vineyard. My #2 was the 2008 vintage, which was “wow” and “delicious” The group ranked it #1

Aug 30th, 2023
Eric Urbani

A vertical tasting of 12 Williams Selyem pinots from 2000-2013, all from the Vista Verde vineyard. My #1 was the 2009 vintage, which was “powerful” and “excellent” The group ranked it #3.

A vertical tasting of 12 Williams Selyem pinots from 2000-2013, all from the Vista Verde vineyard. My #1 was the 2009 vintage, which was “powerful” and “excellent” The group ranked it #3.

Aug 30th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Showing ok - mid of the pack. Smoke, dust, fresh red and blackberry, vanilla, pepper, black tea.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Showing ok - mid of the pack. Smoke, dust, fresh red and blackberry, vanilla, pepper, black tea.

Aug 18th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. One of the best showing glass of the flight. Dark cola nut, dark cherry juice, vanilla, nutmeg, spearmint, pepper. Well balanced.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. One of the best showing glass of the flight. Dark cola nut, dark cherry juice, vanilla, nutmeg, spearmint, pepper. Well balanced.

Aug 18th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Showing the best of the flight. Deep ruby. Prune pomace, fig, dark and red cherry, allspice, date, soy sauce, seaweed, sea salt. Balanced structure.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Showing the best of the flight. Deep ruby. Prune pomace, fig, dark and red cherry, allspice, date, soy sauce, seaweed, sea salt. Balanced structure.

Aug 18th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. An elegant one out of the flight. Cranberry, hawthorn, date juice, red berries m, black cardamom, leafy tree bark, tomato leaf. Tart and crunchy. Medium concentration of ruby/garnet.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. An elegant one out of the flight. Cranberry, hawthorn, date juice, red berries m, black cardamom, leafy tree bark, tomato leaf. Tart and crunchy. Medium concentration of ruby/garnet.

Aug 18th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Strawberry cream, yogurt, dried strawberry, blackberry, tart red berry, hints of prune and fig, lavender, and mint. High acidity, a bit harsh on palate.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Strawberry cream, yogurt, dried strawberry, blackberry, tart red berry, hints of prune and fig, lavender, and mint. High acidity, a bit harsh on palate.

Aug 18th, 2023
Shengli Hu

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Med garnet. Vanilla, baking spices, herbs dried herbs, pepper, blueberry, jerky. Mid of the pack of the flight. Still not showing well.

Vertical tasting of William Selyem 2000-2013. Med garnet. Vanilla, baking spices, herbs dried herbs, pepper, blueberry, jerky. Mid of the pack of the flight. Still not showing well.

Aug 18th, 2023
Gilbert Van Hassel

Straightfwd light Pinot nothing more nothing less.

Straightfwd light Pinot nothing more nothing less.

May 29th, 2019