Both delicate and flavorful, this exceptional wine defines elegance. It starts with a subtly spicy ginger-cookie aroma that leads to layers of citrus, baking spices and toasted bread on the rich palate. After 18 years since the vintage, this still offers persistent, fine bubbles, bracing acidity and a fresh mouthfeel. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Delicate yet rich, with luxurious and mature baked apple, roasted hazelnut and toasted brioche flavors that slowly unfurl on a lingering finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

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This complex and mature wine shows how interesting and layered a fine sparkling wine can become with time. It was aged on the yeast lees for the extremely long period of 16 years before disgorging. Honey, butterscotch and grilled baguette aromas give way to rich mellow fruit and spice flavors and a creamy, mouth-filling texture livened by fine bubbles and mild acidity. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

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Best of the Year 2018: Enticing aromas of toasted almond and pear tart lead to an equally seductive and complex palate that is dry but rich in feel. It has the complexity and layering of a wine aged a long time on the yeast, and shows excellent concentration that leads to a long, lingering finish. This is Schramsberg's top-of-theline Chardonnay-based wine and it definitely lives up to its billing in this vintage. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

With an involving mix of sweet cream and toast leading the way and quickly followed by appley nuances and accents of caramel as its rich, nicely aged aromas gradually unfold, the 2009 J. Schram is every bit as rich and far-ranging as promised once in the mouth. If not bright and brisk, its complex, fully autolyzed flavors are not close to being tired, and the wine, in fact, evokes a degree of vigor that belies its years. Its many parts have come together in an integral and altogether compelling whole, and, while an absolute delight to drink in the immediate term, this one will continue to satisfy for a good many more years. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

Dynamic and polished, with expressive Meyer lemon and cinnamon nut roll aromas and plush and luxurious baked apple and fresh ginger flavors that glide on a long finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

Enticing aromas of toasted almond and pear tart lead to an equally seductive and complex palate that is dry but rich in feel. It has the complexity and layering of a wine aged a long time on the yeast, and shows excellent concentration that leads to a long, lingering finish. This is Schramsberg's top-of-theline Chardonnay-based wine and it definitely lives up to its billing in this vintage. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Dynamic and polished, with expressive Meyer lemon and cinnamon nut roll aromas and plush and luxurious baked apple and fresh ginger flavors that glide on a long finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

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Distinctive aromas of toasted nut and wood-smoke give this full-bodied wine an exotic start, while baked apple, browned walnut and crisp cherry flavors continue the theme. Made from 82% Pinot Noir and 18% Chardonnay, it offers layers of spice, smoke and mild, savory mushroom and tea flavors, surrounded by a plush, creamy texture and light acidity to keep it fresh. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Rich and silky, with a core of supple apple, strawberry and nutty brioche flavors that build on a long, lingering finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

Although gamely still hanging on to a touch of vestigial fruit, this ten-year-old sparkler concerns itself most with autolysis and teases with suggestions of buttered toast and crème caramel on the nose that are reiterated with emphasis and joined by subtle notes of citrus and marzipan in its deep and many layered flavors. It is delicately bubbled, but, if not forcefully frothy, its mousse is as insistent as it is very fine, and, in the end, it is not power but precision and persistence that earn this involving wine its high rating. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

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A crisp texture and rather full body carry subtle spice and lean dry fruit flavors in this nicely reserved and complex wine. Apple skin, lemon zest and hints of toasted almond carry the palate and linger on the finish. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Crisp and luscious, with expressive cherry, Meyer lemon and yeast roll accents that linger on a refreshing finish. - Wine Spectator (December 2018)

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Balanced sweetness is at the heart of this wine, a blend of 71% Flora with 16% Pinot Noir and 13%Chardonnay. Richly layered flavors of peach and vanilla complement a lingering effervescence that will work beautifully with spicy foods. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Schramsberg's Crémant occupies a niche all its own. It is a moderately sweet, carefully crafted sparkler that deftly marries soft, slightly blossomy, apple-like fruit with creamy adjuncts of yeast and notes of vanilla in a lively, energetically bubbled, very well-balanced package that is never mawkish or cloying, and it will serve as a perfect foil to lighter desserts of all kinds. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

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A quiet complement of green apple fruit sits beneath similarly constrained elements of toast and minerals in the fresh, nicely composed aromas of this comparatively refined sparkler, and, as is the Schramsberg norm, the wine is charged with plentiful, tiny bubbles that last and last. The clean and crisp, slightly austere qualities of the genre come through at every stop here with nary a hint of sweetness surfacing along the way. Over the years, this producer has shown an especially adept hand with Blanc de Blancs, and nothing has changed with this latest rendition. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

Polished and precise, with floral yeast roll and fresh ginger aromas accented by sleek lemon and lime flavors. - Wine Spectator (December 2018)

Tiny bubbles keep rising long after this dry and crisp wine made from 100% Chardonnay is poured. It has a lemony flavor with almost salty, nutty accents and vivid acidity to keep it clean and balanced. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Festive and fun to drink, with expressive cherry and graham cracker flavors that finish on a lush, yeasty accent. - Wine Spectator (November 2018)

Where once the Mirabelle bottlings were priced with the big winery entry level efforts, now it has grown up and sits just above that tier. And, here, in the pink version, it succeeds as a distinctly fruity and friendly offering with all the juicy exuberance that California grapes can bring to the party. Its aromas are pleasantly outgoing and its open, well-balanced flavors make it a wine to remember when choosing a bottle of bubbles for all sorts of happy occasions from tailgating to birthday celebrations. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (October 2016)

This bubbly from Schramsberg has a deepish, salmon color and peach, melon and ginger cookie aromas. It combines crispness and finesse, fruit with complexity. Hints of almond, walnut and subtle spices come out on the lingering finish. - Wine Enthusiast (December 2015)

A creamy texture, buttery aromas and subtle ginger flavor make this wine from Schramsberg generous, complex and easy to love. Bosc pear, white peach, powdered ginger and cinnamon all combine for good complexity and concentration. Chardonnay leads the blend 68% to 32% Pinot Noir. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

Delicately rich, with a hint of maturity, offering plush notes of roasted nut, Asian pear, cinnamon brioche and spice. - Wine Spectator (December 2018)

More concerned with polish and precision rather than dramatic richness, the latest edition of Mirabelle Brut is an articulate look at the Méthode Champenoise that combines nicely defined, slightly toasty yeast with a touch of mildly lemony fruit and sports a fine and insistent stream of tiny bubbles. It is in all ways a professional, very well-well-crafted effort and it delivers the goods at a comfortable price. GOOD VALUE. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

Dry and well balanced but also full flavored, this will be a great go-to bubbly to have ready in the fridge for any minor or major occasion. There are ripe fruits along with crisp citrus notes, lively acidity, a rich mousse of bubbles and lingering finish. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2017)

This always reliable bottling shows its youth in aromas that remind of the crisp scent of freshly picked green apples. Complexing aged-yeast notes remain in the background yet do make themselves known, and, in the Schramsberg manner, the wines bubbles are suitably small and foamy. Just a tad on the quiet side in the mouth but well-made and on point, this is a wine that will always satisfy. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines (December 2017)

Beautifully floral strawberry and peach aromas lead to rich and creamy flavors that glide toward a snappy finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2017)

Both delicate and flavorful, this exceptional wine defines elegance. It starts with a subtly spicy ginger-cookie aroma that leads to layers of citrus, baking spices and toasted bread on the rich palate. After 18 years since the vintage, this still offers persistent, fine bubbles, bracing acidity and a fresh mouthfeel. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

Delicate yet rich, with luxurious and mature baked apple, roasted hazelnut and toasted brioche flavors that slowly unfurl on a lingering finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

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This complex and mature wine shows how interesting and layered a fine sparkling wine can become with time. It was aged on the yeast lees for the extremely long period of 16 years before disgorging. Honey, butterscotch and grilled baguette aromas give way to rich mellow fruit and spice flavors and a creamy, mouth-filling texture livened by fine bubbles and mild acidity. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

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Enticing aromas of toasted almond and pear tart lead to an equally seductive and complex palate that is dry but rich in feel. It has the complexity and layering of a wine aged a long time on the yeast, and shows excellent concentration that leads to a long, lingering finish. This is Schramsbergs top-of-theline Chardonnay-based wine and it definitely lives up to its billing in this vintage. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

Dynamic and polished, with expressive Meyer lemon and cinnamon nut roll aromas and plush and luxurious baked apple and fresh ginger flavors that glide on a long finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

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Both delicate and flavorful, this exceptional wine defines elegance. It starts with a subtly spicy ginger-cookie aroma that leads to layers of citrus, baking spices and toasted bread on the rich palate. After 18 years since the vintage, this still offers persistent, fine bubbles, bracing acidity and a fresh mouthfeel. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

Dynamic and polished, with expressive Meyer lemon and cinnamon nut roll aromas and plush and luxurious baked apple and fresh ginger flavors that glide on a long finish. - Wine Spectator (October 2018)

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This complex and mature wine shows how interesting and layered a fine sparkling wine can become with time. It was aged on the yeast lees for the extremely long period of 16 years before disgorging. Honey, butterscotch and grilled baguette aromas give way to rich mellow fruit and spice flavors and a creamy, mouth-filling texture livened by fine bubbles and mild acidity. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2018)

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A quiet complement of green apple fruit sits beneath similarly constrained elements of toast and minerals in the fresh, nicely composed aromas of this comparatively refined sparkler, and, as is the Schramsberg norm, the wine is charged with plentiful, tiny bubbles that last and last. The clean and crisp, slightly austere qualities of the genre come through at every stop here with nary a hint of sweetness surfacing along the way. Over the years, this producer has shown an especially adept hand with Blanc de Blancs, and nothing has changed with this latest rendition. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2018)

Polished and precise, with floral yeast roll and fresh ginger aromas accented by sleek lemon and lime flavors. - Wine Spectator (December 2018)

Tiny bubbles keep rising long after this dry and crisp wine made from 100% Chardonnay is poured. It has a lemony flavor with almost salty, nutty accents and vivid acidity to keep it clean and balanced. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2018)

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