InnRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.7 · 584
Farmhouse Inn
The original 1873 Farmhouse still houses guest rooms directly above the restaurant's kitchen.
Kid FriendlyWine LoversRomantic Getaway
★★★★★2.3 mi
Russian River Valley · Sonoma County · Healdsburg
Williams Selyem
Williams Selyem's list-member-only appointments pour from Rochioli, Allen, and Hirsch vineyards.
4.7(111)
Known forPinot NoirSingle-VineyardVineyard WalkBy AppointmentKid-FriendlyExclusive Access
About Williams Selyem
One of California's most revered Pinot Noir producers, founded in 1981 by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem. Known for single-vineyard designations from legendary sites like Rochioli, Allen, and Hirsch. The mailing list has years-long waitlists. Tastings are available exclusively for active list members by appointment.
Why Visit Williams Selyem
The Estate Tasting at Westside Road pours single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from sites that made Williams Selyem one of California's most sought-after producers since Burt Williams and Ed Selyem founded it in 1981. These aren't wines you'll find in stores—access requires an active mailing list membership with a years-long wait.
- Founded in 1981 by Burt Williams and Ed Selyem
- Single-vineyard designations from Rochioli, Allen, and Hirsch
- Mailing list with years-long waitlist
- Estate Tasting $75, Vineyard Walk & Tasting $125
- Appointment-only access for active list members
The Setting
The estate sits on Westside Road in the Russian River Valley, where the Vineyard Walk & Tasting starts among the vines before moving to seated pours inside. There's no walk-in traffic here, no tasting bar open to the public. Every visitor holds a spot on the list that took years to secure, and the winery built its appointment-only model around that reality.
The Tasting Experience
The Estate Tasting ($75) seats list members for a procession of single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, each tied to a specific site. The Vineyard Walk & Tasting ($125) adds a guided walk before pouring reserve bottlings. Staff assume you know the backstory—why Rochioli matters, what the list means—so the conversation centers on the vintage and the vineyard.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Estate Tasting
$75Seated tasting at the estate winery on Westside Road, featuring single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Available exclusively for active list members.
60 min1–6 guestsReservation Required
Includes: 5-6 wines, seated estate experience
Vineyard Walk & Tasting
$125Guided walk through the estate vineyard followed by a seated tasting of reserve wines. Active list members only.
90 min2–6 guestsReservation Required
Includes: Vineyard tour, 6 wines including single-vineyard designations
The Pour
$110$110$70$90$72
Wine list. (7)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 Rich and concentrated from one of Russian River's finest vineyards. Dark cherry, cola, and savory spice. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $110 | |
Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 From a legendary vineyard block. Ethereal red cherry, rose petal, and forest floor with extraordinary finesse. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $110 | |
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024 Cool-climate Pinot with red plum, wild strawberry, and coastal minerality. | Pinot Noir | 2024 | $70 | |
Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2024 A multi-vineyard blend showcasing Russian River character. Bright cherry, cranberry, and earthy notes. | Pinot Noir | 2024 | $90 | |
Papera Vineyard Zinfandel 2024 Old-vine Russian River Zinfandel with boysenberry, pepper, and rustic charm. | Zinfandel | 2024 | $72 |
Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Rich and concentrated from one of Russian River's finest vineyards. Dark cherry, cola, and savory spice.
Pinot Noir2023
Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
From a legendary vineyard block. Ethereal red cherry, rose petal, and forest floor with extraordinary finesse.
Pinot Noir2023
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024
Cool-climate Pinot with red plum, wild strawberry, and coastal minerality.
Pinot Noir2024
Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2024
A multi-vineyard blend showcasing Russian River character. Bright cherry, cranberry, and earthy notes.
Pinot Noir2024
Papera Vineyard Zinfandel 2024
Old-vine Russian River Zinfandel with boysenberry, pepper, and rustic charm.
Zinfandel2024
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Williams Selyem, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Inn | ~6 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~16 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~23 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~31 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~40 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~51 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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