Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Williams Selyem
Label Name:
 
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95 (Cellar Selection); Wine Spectator 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93

Tasting Note
Brooding, plum and brambly fruit with dried herbs, forest-floor (sous bois) and savory undertones; firm yet melting tannins, bright acidity and a lingering, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pan-seared salmon, mushroom risotto, pork belly, coq au vin. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with partial whole-cluster inclusion; aged 11 months in French oak (40% new, 60% 1-year barrels).

Vineyard Info
Founded by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem in 1981; celebrated Sonoma Pinot specialist. Majority stake purchased by Burgundy’s Faiveley family in 2024.