Williams Selyem
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir — the gold standard
Williams Selyem was founded in 1981 by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem, two friends who began making wine in a garage in Forestville. Their Pinot Noirs from the Russian River Valley quickly gained a cult following, earning scores that placed them among the finest in the world and creating a mailing list so sought-after that it had a multi-year waiting period. The winery was acquired by John Dyson in 1998, who built a state-of-the-art facility in Healdsburg while preserving the winemaking philosophy that made Williams Selyem legendary: small lots, single-vineyard expressions, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Today, Williams Selyem remains one of California's most coveted producers, with wines available exclusively through the mailing list.
Signature Varietals
Tasting Experiences
Mailing List Tasting
Complimentary for mailing list membersAn exclusive tasting of current release single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays for mailing list members.
Guest Tasting
$75 per personA guided tasting of current releases for guests of mailing list members, by appointment only.
Event Space
Williams Selyem's facility is designed exclusively for winemaking and mailing list member tastings. Private group experiences can be arranged for mailing list members and their guests by appointment.
Private Tasting Room
Up to 12 guestsAn intimate, appointment-only tasting experience for mailing list members and their guests.
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Awards & Recognition
Sustainability
Williams Selyem sources from certified sustainable and organically farmed vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast, with a commitment to minimal intervention farming.
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