Going Positively Plaid for Williams Selyem
This expertly curated collection of verticals and horizontals from Williams Selyem’s world-renowned Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays is the perfect excuse for a themed evening, don’t you think? The mix of horizontals (multiple bottlings from a single vintage) and verticals (the same bottlings across multiple vintages) creates a layered experience that’s perfectly… well, plaid!
When Burt Williams and Ed Selyem began making wine for themselves in the ‘70s, they quickly realized they were onto something that needed to be shared with the world. What started as a humble home-winemaking experiment has since evolved into a cult-status winery with international acclaim. Their efforts helped elevate Sonoma’s Russian River Valley into one of the world’s most celebrated wine-growing regions.
We’re totally mad about plaid! To honor the theme, all guests are encouraged to wear their boldest plaid pieces: from lumberjack flannel to preppy golf polos to full Scottish tartans. Plaid is as timeless as it is fun, just like the wines in your glass.
Winning bidders, mark your calendar for Friday, August 21, 2026, and join us at The Thompson Hotel for an evening of Williams Selyem that’ll be absolutely dripping in plaid.
Event Details
- Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
- At The Thompson Hotel
Wine List
First Course
- Williams Selyem Drake Estate Chardonnay 2021
- Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
- Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Second Course
- Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
- Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
- Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
- Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Third Course
- Williams Selyem Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
- Williams Selyem Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
- Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
- Williams Selyem Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Fourth Course
- Williams Selyem Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2018
- Williams Selyem Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2020
- Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
- Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
- Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Donated by Ann & Andy Wagner, Pam & Steve Taylor, Noelle Daugherty & Jay Erter, The Thompson Hotel