Williams Selyem

Williams Selyem is a winery that started in 1978 when two friends set out to make the finest wine they could from the finest sites they could find. They launched the vineyard-designate movement, established Russian River Valley as a world-class Pinot Noir appellation, and pioneered the American wine allocation model. Today, winemaker Jeff Mangahas continues to foot-tread the grapes just as the founders did, while the Dyson and Faiveley families ensure the founding mission hasn't changed.

In 1978, two friends set out to make the finest wine they could from the finest sites they could find. Burt Williams and Ed Selyem launched the vineyard-designate movement, established Russian River Valley as a world-class Pinot Noir appellation, and pioneered the American wine allocation model. John Dyson doubled down on dirt, deepening the commitment to site and research. Today, winemaker Jeff Mangahas continues to foot-tread the grapes just as Burt and Ed did, while the Dyson and Faiveley families ensure the founding mission hasn't changed.

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