Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir is a velvety, sumptuous wine from the heart of California's Sonoma County. It exhibits a dazzling ruby hue and seduces with its aromatic profile of black cherry, raspberry, and earthy undernotes. The palate is elegantly layered with rich, dark fruit flavours and subtle hints of savouriness, spice and mocha, perfectly balanced by crisp acidity and delicate tannins. An unctuous, complex wine possessing a remarkable depth, that is at the same time smooth and ample. Its enchanting finish lingers with a tantalising hint of wild strawberry. A truly exquisite, quintessentially Californian expression of Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

A beautiful color and density invite the senses to explore this Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir which offers a mix of red and black fruits and layers of wood spices and flowers. This classic Pinot Noir from the Middle Reach Neighborhood exhibits notes of earth, crushed rocks, hints of sassafras, and black tea that are layered together to offer complexity. The palate showcases, zesty acidity with minerals and refined tannins along with flavors of citrus and red fruits. This is an elegant and refined wine that will benefit from a few years of ageing.

About the Winery

Williams Selyem winery is a revered and celebrated winery located in California’s Sonoma County. This prestigious winery specialises in handcrafted, unique, world- class pinot noir wines that are ardently sought after by wine enthusiasts worldwide.

Established in 1979 by Ed Selyem and Burt Williams, the winery initially started as a passionate hobby. They begun making wines from grapes grown in their own backyards and quickly found a penchant for producing Pinot Noir. Over years of devotion and immense practice, their wines became the epitome of distinctiveness, inspiring serious wine connoisseurs and winemakers alike.

Set amidst the picturesque vineyards, the Williams Selyem winery is truly a sight to behold. Its modern architecture speaks volumes about the blend of innovation and tradition encapsulated within. The winery offers a personalised and intimate wine tasting experience in their contemporary cellar, allowing visitors the privilege of savouring their elegant range of wines.

Each bottle produced by this winemaking maverick is a labour of love, crafted with a steadfast attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to producing only the highest quality Pinot Noir possible. Notably, Williams Selyem’s wines consistently garner top-notch scores from reputed wine critics, and are a tremendous testament to California's potential for Pinot Noir.

Their traditional approach to winemaking includes treating each vineyard block individually and tailoring the farming practices accordingly. The fruit is manually harvested at its optimum ripeness and gently vinified to translate the unique characteristics of the individual vineyard sites into the wines.

To taste a Williams Selyem wine is not just to sip a glass of fine Pinot Noir. It’s an indulgence in a labour of love and passion that transcends the boundaries of traditional winemaking. And, if you are ever in the vicinity, We'd recommend a visit to the winery—it is a must for any discerning wine enthusiast.

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