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.