Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Williams Selyem – Pinot Noir – Vintage 2023
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
An exquisitely balanced Pinot Noir that bridges sophistication and accessibility with effortless grace. This Sonoma Coast expression from Williams Selyem encapsulates the winery’s hallmark finesse, purity of fruit, silky texture, and a sense of place that feels both coastal and timeless.

Aromas & Flavors
A radiant medley of red berries; strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry, accented by rose petals, wet stone, and a touch of baking spice. The fruit feels pure and translucent, lifted by cool coastal energy.

Mouthfeel
Silky and impeccably polished, with a seamless mid-palate glide. The interplay of fruit, acidity, and texture is so harmonious it makes you pause between sips , a masterclass in balance.

Food Pairings
Ideal with cedar-plank salmon, duck breast with cherry glaze, or wild mushroom risotto. Its versatility shines across both elegant and rustic cuisine.

Verdict
A Pinot that pleases both the collector and the casual drinker, sophisticated yet inviting. It resonates with critics and enthusiasts alike, a true reflection of Williams Selyem’s craftsmanship on the Sonoma Coast.

Did You Know?
The Sonoma Coast AVA, cooled by Pacific fog and ocean breezes, produces some of California’s most refined and age-worthy Pinot Noirs. This 2023 vintage captures that maritime freshness beautifully.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A wine of quiet brilliance, where restraint meets depth. Each sip feels intentional, reminding you how elegant California Pinot can truly be. — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Rich, deep, complex, very fine Pinot Noir, long finish, very nice, needs aging!! — 3 months ago

with Jim

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Crab cakes , salad and a WS 2022 Pinot. Life is good. — 4 months ago

Slestyan

9.3

Scrumptious. Darker, mature fruit — 5 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

This wine is really delightful. It has a nice softness and elegance to it. No overpowering oak. Smooth flavors that just complement the food.

Finally a WS chard without pre-ox — 6 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Holding on nicely! — 8 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on October 25, 2025 with Tom and Kathy at their house]

Raspberry and dark cherry fruit, with black tea and mineral notes. Beautiful wine with nice acidity. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 09.24.25. — 3 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

This wine was excellent. Really vibrant — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Deep Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, floral and earthy notes, aged 13 months, somewhat evenly split between new, 1, 2 & 3 year old oak. On the palate flavors of wild blackberries and raspberry with smoky spice, vanilla and black pepper notes wrapped in lively acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy tones. Drinks well now, will last a decade. — 4 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on May 2, 2025 at answer in Nashville with Jay]

Black cherry, mulberry and mandarin orange fruit, with black tea and violet notes. — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral and complex spice, aged for 16 months on French oak, 58% new, vineyard planted in 1991. On the palate concentrated flavors of strawberry and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age! — 9 months ago

Craig Becraft

9.2

Nicely texture, dark fruit, smooth tannins , light acidity, but not sappy still bright garnet red — 2 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Perfect wine to pair with our grilled salmon and salad. — 2 months ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.5

So yummy 😋 — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, cinnamon and floral scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with mineral and citrus notes. Great now! — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Medium salmon color, copper edges with berry fruit and floral aromas. On the palate flavors of strawberries and cherries, some citrus and a fresh acidic character. Medium finish with berry fruit, citrus, floral and slight spice with nice mineral character. — 4 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.3

Quite tasty — 7 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.5

Wow …, one of the tastiest W-S I’ve had in years! — 7 months ago