Williams Selyem Perfect Pinot Exclusive
3‐Night Stay for 6 in Guest Cottage, Williams Selyem Winery Private Tour & Tasting, Dinner with Wine Pairings
This experience for 6 people includes the following:
- Private tour and tasting at Williams Selyem Winery in Healdsburg
- 3-night stay at the Williams Selyem Cozy Country Cottage available January through June
- Immediate spot on the Williams Selyem Winery list for allocation of wines twice per year
- VIP 6-course dinner with wine pairings at Valette Restaurant in Healdsburg
- Winspire booking & concierge service
The winemaking torch has been passed from the original owners into the skillful hands of of Jeff Manahas and his team, who respect and employ the original handcrafted approach to winemaking for which Williams Selyem is known. Over $18 million dollars was spent building this state-of-the-art winery, which is now considered one of Sonoma County’s architectural gems. In 2013, Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir received Wine & Spirits “Year’s Best Pinot Noir” award.
Williams Selyem Winery, Healdsburg
Enjoy a private tour and tasting for up to six people and a 3-night stay in the 1400 sq. ft. 5-bedroom/2-bathroom Williams Selyem Winery Cozy Country Guest Cottage. The winery is not open to the public, hosting invited guests only. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the winery that has set a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking in the United States.
Founded in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, Williams Selyem has been making distinctive Pinot Noirs from this area since 1981. In less than two decades, the winery has achieved cult-status and garnered international acclaim. While Williams Selyem production has expanded to include nearby appellations and small offerings of Chardonnay and Zinfandel as well, these wines along with their flagship Pinot Noirs are still extremely limited in production. A limited number of cases are released each year to a select group of the country’s finest restaurants, with the remainder of the allocation available only to members of The WS List. You will receive a spot and allocation on the Williams Selyem Wine List, giving you priority to purchase new releases without the traditional period on the Waiting List.
NOTE: Minimum legal drinking age is 21. Sonoma is approximately 35 miles (50 minutes) south of Healdsburg, CA, and approximately 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and Oakland.
Valette Restaurant, Healdsburg
Enjoy a VIP 6-course dinner with wine pairings, prepared exclusively for your party of six. Chef/Owner and Healdsburg native Dustin Valette will make a personal visit to your table and craft an elegant menu from Sonoma County’s finest seasonal ingredients to complement the region’s distinctive wines. Valette incorporates the best of the abundant local sources into specialties such as broiled Miyagi oysters with caramelized onion biscuits and coriander-crusted duck breast with fig compote. The wine pairings exemplify the symbiotic relationship of wine and cuisine.
Chef Valette, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, honed his craft at some of the most celebrated restaurants on the West Coast, including the Michelin-starred Aqua in San Francisco, Napa Valley’s Bouchon, and most recently, Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen. The opening of Valette is the perfect combination of a homecoming and labor of love, as Dustin and his brother Aaron pay homage to their family’s history. Their restaurant is the former site of a bakery their great grandfather Honore Valette owned in the 1940s. The restaurant’s vibe is upscale casual and has a simple charm — rustic and comfortable — with the premise of being a gathering place to showcase great food, wine and service.
Package Redemption
Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date.
Booking & Concierge Services
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals to help you redeem your experience. We will book all travel-related details and reservations for every part of your experience. Included within our services, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests as a full-service travel agency.
Additional Information
Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable.
Blackout Dates
Available January through June. Other blackout dates may apply. Not available on major holiday weekends.
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