Williams Selyem

Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.111 ratings
9.04 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

The black raspberries always standout amongst their fruit. The dark cherries next followed by, cherries, strawberry preserves, black cherry cola, plum, prune, light sage, cinnamon & nutmeg, dark loamy minerals & soil, limestone, bright acidity the pours over the palate, long; lush, round, ripe fruit finish that does not end. It might be the best 02 I've had of there's. The wine is in excellent shape and will last at least another 5 years.

The black raspberries always standout amongst their fruit. The dark cherries next followed by, cherries, strawberry preserves, black cherry cola, plum, prune, light sage, cinnamon & nutmeg, dark loamy minerals & soil, limestone, bright acidity the pours over the palate, long; lush, round, ripe fruit finish that does not end. It might be the best 02 I've had of there's. The wine is in excellent shape and will last at least another 5 years.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The one thing that is consistent about Williams Selyem is their purity of fruit. They are simply are farmers at heart. The ripe raspberries, cherries, pomegranate in this 02 are simply fresh, well resolved and delicious. After nearly 15 years in bottle, it's still fresh, bright and ripe, smooth with palate dripping acidity. Light earth and soft understated chalkiness/minerals with a round, long, polished finish. Photos of the Estate, display barrels and one of their Sonoma vineyards. Never disappoints quoting from a Jim Groce song "Time in a Bottle."

The one thing that is consistent about Williams Selyem is their purity of fruit. They are simply are farmers at heart. The ripe raspberries, cherries, pomegranate in this 02 are simply fresh, well resolved and delicious. After nearly 15 years in bottle, it's still fresh, bright and ripe, smooth with palate dripping acidity. Light earth and soft understated chalkiness/minerals with a round, long, polished finish. Photos of the Estate, display barrels and one of their Sonoma vineyards. Never disappoints quoting from a Jim Groce song "Time in a Bottle."

May 21st, 2017
Mike Saviage

Purple and cloudy in the glass. Sweet nose of strawberry and ripe fruit. Nice acidity and structure.

Purple and cloudy in the glass. Sweet nose of strawberry and ripe fruit. Nice acidity and structure.

Feb 20th, 2016
Lindsay Huntsman

General Manager/Wine Buyer Glen Ellen Star

9.4

Really plush nose. Cherries, herbs, and cola verging on sarsaparilla.

Really plush nose. Cherries, herbs, and cola verging on sarsaparilla.

Oct 20th, 2014
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.1

A bit advanced but good structure.

A bit advanced but good structure.

Feb 13th, 2014
Ryo Hayashi

若干苦味が取れないが熟成感抜群で、特に二日目は最高!

若干苦味が取れないが熟成感抜群で、特に二日目は最高!

Aug 8th, 2015
Cory Miller

Excellent expression of how a Pinot can age

Excellent expression of how a Pinot can age

Jul 28th, 2014
Conrad Byer

Conrad had this 9 years ago

Conrad had this 9 years ago

Mar 21st, 2016
Ed Chin

Ed had this 10 years ago

Ed had this 10 years ago

Nov 8th, 2014
Charlie Fauroat

Charlie had this 10 years ago

Charlie had this 10 years ago

Nov 7th, 2014