TASTING LAB | COMPREHENSIVE HORIZONTAL WITH WILLIAMS-SELYEM | JULY 10

Regular price $45.00 USD


WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 10 | 4:00-9:00PM

The 2012 Harvest as presented by California's peerless Pinot Noir Pioneers: Williams-Selyem.

Williams Selyem achieved its status as the premier producer of California Pinot Noir through a combination of pioneering history, fiercely independent winemaking techniques, and legendary grower relationships. Founders Burt Williams and Ed Selyem essentially created the blueprint for modern California "cult" Pinot Noir in the 1980s, proving that the grape could achieve world-class status in Sonoma County.

Instead of buying land initially, Williams Selyem secured legendary fruit through loyal handshake agreements with the region's elite growers. This granted them exclusive access to premier sites like Rochioli, Allen, Hirsch, and Summa vineyards. This diverse access allows them to bottle up to 19 different single-vineyard Pinot Noirs annually, each showcasing starkly distinct microclimates and specific terroir.

This walkaround tasting promises to be showcase event with over $1,200.00 in wine, a comprehensive and unparalleled deep dive presentation of elite Pinot Noir vineyards throughout California. 

2012 HARVEST REPORT

The 2012 growing season at Williams Selyem Winery was described by the winemaking team as "spectacular" and "amazing in many respects," offering a welcome combination of excellent fruit quality and bountiful yields. This came as a significant relief to the winery after the consecutive cool, low-yielding vintages of 2010 and 2011.

Russian River Valley: The 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir benefited from the spectacular weather, producing wines with opulent, rich tannins, balanced dark berry notes (blackberry and wild raspberry), and excellent structure.

Sonoma Coast: Cooler coastal sites like the Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and the Hirsch Vineyard yielded wines showcasing vibrant red and dark fruits balanced by a complex streak of minerality, fresh natural acidity, and a silky texture.

Central Coast: Fruit from these sites developed highly expressive floral aromatics and dark cherry notes alongside a rich, textural mouthfeel and plump, mature tannins

Come on in! We'll be playing music, light bites while having great time with friends. 


Current Bottle Lineup (subject to change) RETAIL


1 Williams Selyem, Coastlands Vineyard
$85.00
2 Williams Selyem, Hirsch Vineyard
$112.00
3 Williams Selyem, Peay Vineyard
$85.00
4 Williams Selyem, Precious Mountain Vineyard
$112.00
5 Williams Selyem, Ferrington Vineyard
$112.00
6 Williams Selyem, Burt William's Morning Dew Ranch
$85.00
7 Williams Selyem, Estate Vineyard
$112.00
8 Williams Selyem, Allen Vineyard
$112.00
9 Williams Selyem, Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
$112.00
10 Williams Selyem, Calegari Vineyard
$85.00
11 Williams Selyem, Bucher Vineyard
$85.00
12 Williams Selyem, Foss Vineyard
$85.00


EVENT BASICS

  • Casual Start Time, arrive at your leisure
  • 4pm start until poured out
  • Light conversation, go-at-your-pace
  • Event Maximum : 40 guests

See below for more detail on event definitions and guest experience/expectations

IMPORTANT EVENT ADVICE

EVENT GUIDANCE

Unless specifically noted light foods will be provided at events.

🟡 Event CUT OFF WINDOW: 2 Days prior to an event. Cancellation Refund allowed 7 days prior to event date (less 5% banking fee). ChapFour reserves the right to cancel & refund any event, for any reason, at any time.

EXPERIENCE | Casual introduction & convivial event approach. Guests are not expected to have prior knowledge as event will follow a more casual presentation. Open to All Experience Levels

TASTING LAB | Formal introduction & discussion event approach. Guest experience is more comprehensive, topics more in depth. Attendants may be enthusiasts, experienced, or trade professionals. Open to All Experience Levels, however be prepared some topics are advanced.

MASTERCLASS | Formal introduction & discussion event approach. Guest experience is more "class-room" like, basic topics are advanced. Attendants may be enthusiasts, experienced aficionados, or trade professionals. Open to All Experience Levels. Participants advised to eat beforehand. Sign-up Cut Off 72 Hours prior to event.

🟡 1 Event Ticket = 1 Seat (single share)

🚫 No share splitting or seat sharing

ALL EVENTS

When possible select wines tasted at this event may be available to purchase. Event wines are subject to change without notice.

10% discount on available tasted wines for participants only.

🟢 Must be 21+ years old to attend.

🟡 1 Event Ticket = 1 Seat (single share)

🚫 No share splitting or seat sharing

No outside food or beverage allowed unless explicitly permitted for event methodology.

📸 🎥 | DIGITAL EVENT RECORDING

Please be advised, digital image recording occurs at our all events. Captured content is passive in nature and is intended for our internal education and external promotional media. If you do not wish to have your image digitally recorded please contact us in advance of registering to discuss or DO NOT ATTEND EVENT.

GETTING HERE

Events start promptly. Arrive 10-15 min early...chances are we may be serving a welcoming bevvy.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • We highly recommend arriving via your preferred ride share service: Uber, Lyft, Taxi
  • Have a designated driver plan

PARKING

  • Off-street parking available; either side of Domino's Pizza OR on Lincoln Blvd. [parking restrictions end at 6pm]
DRESS CODE

Shirt, shoes, pants, shorts are encouraged.

🚫 DO NOT come with strong cologne or perfume applied. Offending guest(s) may be asked to exit event space.

EVENT POLICIES

All tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of event.  Inquire about foods served at any event should you have dietary or allergy concerns.  Wine selection can change without notice, tainted, corked or failed wine/bottle does not result in any proportional credit or event refund.  Cancellation due to absence, illness, no-show, traffic delay, ect. is not allowed. You may assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.

🟡 Event CUT OFF WINDOW: 2 Days prior to an event. Cancellation Refund allowed 7 days prior to event date (less 5% banking fee). ChapFour reserves the right to cancel & refund any event, for any reason, at any time.

Attendance at any of our events requires consent to be given for digital image recording.

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