Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Williams Selyem |
Label Name: | Russian River Unoaked Chard |
Vintage: | 2023 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.8% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94 points (issue date Nov 1, 2025). Vivino user average ~4. 3/5
Tasting Note
Aromatic jasmine and honeysuckle with quince, yellow apple and pear; acid-driven palate of zippy lemon, green herbs and pear-skin texture leading to a clean, unoaked finish.
Food Pairing
Dungeness crab, oysters, grilled prawns, roast chicken, lemon-herb pasta; sushi, sashimi, miso-glazed fish, light Asian seafood dishes, green salads.
Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel and aged sur lie with weekly batonnage (lees stirring); no oak influence.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem from garage vintages in the early 1980s; based in Healdsburg and renowned for small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Majority interest acquired by Domaine Faiveley in 2024.