The Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley on Westside Road. With an opportunity to plant to their exact specifications, Williams Selyem selected clones of Pommard, Swan, Calera, and Mt. Eden (UCD 37). The vines are positioned northeast to southwest to allow for even exposure to the summer sun.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94+ POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard was matured for 16 months in 69% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry complemented by wafts of nori, tea leaves and violet. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, perfumed flavors. It has a frame of velvety tannins and juicy acidity and a very long, fragrant finish. It will benefit from a few years in the cellar. 580 cases were made."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 94 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is packed with dark red-toned fruit, cedar, milk chocolate, sweet pipe tobacco and vanillin. Here, too, the oak is dialed up, but the wine has the depth and structure to handle it. The 2023 fleshes out nicely with a few hours of air."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94+ POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard was matured for 16 months in 69% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry complemented by wafts of nori, tea leaves and violet. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, perfumed flavors. It has a frame of velvety tannins and juicy acidity and a very long, fragrant finish. It will benefit from a few years in the cellar. 580 cases were made."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 94 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard is packed with dark red-toned fruit, cedar, milk chocolate, sweet pipe tobacco and vanillin. Here, too, the oak is dialed up, but the wine has the depth and structure to handle it. The 2023 fleshes out nicely with a few hours of air."
