Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Williams Selyem
Label Name:
 
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93, Wine Spectator 93, Jeb Dunnuck 93

Tasting Note
Savory sous‑bois and forest‑floor aromatics with pomegranate, plum and blueberry; bright coastal acidity, dusty, firm tannins and a long, spicy finish with bittersweet chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, shiitake soba noodles.

Production Method
Small‑lot fermentations (≈25% whole clusters), matured 11 months in French oak (42% new). Hand‑harvested coastal fruit, careful sorting and barrel aging for structure.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1981 by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem, Williams Selyem is a cult Sonoma County producer known for small‑lot, site‑driven Pinot Noirs sourced from top coastal and Russian River vineyards.