Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.038 ratings
8.76 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
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
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.1

Drinking through old allocations!

Drinking through old allocations!

Feb 20th, 2016
Christopher Pappe

Great with friends.

Great with friends.

Aug 30th, 2014
Tobin Trevarthen

Turkey Day compliment.

Turkey Day compliment.

Nov 29th, 2013
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

8.7

Ripe red fruit, spicy, good acid. Showing significant oak.

Ripe red fruit, spicy, good acid. Showing significant oak.

Oct 19th, 2013
Brook Jennings

Took a little while to open up. Paired well with the pasta Appetizer that included broccoli rabe and pepper flakes. Finish was better than the initial mouth feel. Strawberry and currents with a bit of earthy/leather finish.

Took a little while to open up. Paired well with the pasta Appetizer that included broccoli rabe and pepper flakes. Finish was better than the initial mouth feel. Strawberry and currents with a bit of earthy/leather finish.

Nov 11th, 2018
Doug Sayed

From the very cool 2011 vintage, this is surprisingly good. Solid acidity and tannins with bright red fruits and a slightly rustic quality and a lengthy finish.

From the very cool 2011 vintage, this is surprisingly good. Solid acidity and tannins with bright red fruits and a slightly rustic quality and a lengthy finish.

Feb 18th, 2017
Eliz Armstrong

Very silky Pinot. Easy to drink and enjoy with friends and family over a nice meal. Came from Chas' private cellar.

Very silky Pinot. Easy to drink and enjoy with friends and family over a nice meal. Came from Chas' private cellar.

Mar 31st, 2016
Eddy Kangnavong

Good balance and fruit but still a little young.

Good balance and fruit but still a little young.

Mar 8th, 2015
Howard Graef

A bit too fruity

A bit too fruity

Feb 15th, 2015