2010 Cremant Demi-sec (1 x 750 ml)

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Schramsberg Crémant Demi-sec is a delicate, off-dry sparkling wine: an American original. Crémant is French for creamy and traditionally refers to a wine with light effervescence. It has approximately half the pressure of our other sparkling wines and presents a creamier texture with more exotic flavors. Schramsberg made Californias first Crémant in 1972. After rigorous study, Jack and Jamie Davies chose a unique California grape named Flora (a cross of Sémillon and Gewürztraminer developed at UC Davis) to be the core component of this sparkling wine. Flora unites the fruit-forward character of Gewürztraminer with the strength and depth of Sémillon. Aging on the yeast for two and a half years prior to disgorgement adds complexity, yet the wine will retain its youthful appeal for 20 years or more.

Schramsberg Crémant Demi-sec has been served at many State events, including President Reagans Second Inaugural Luncheon and President Clintons dinner for the prime minister of Canada. Most recently, the Crémant Demi-sec was served at a White House Dinner hosted by President Obama for German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The sweetness in Crémant is subtle, providing a fine balance with desserts, such as fruit tarts, poached fruits, light cakes, custards, exotic sorbets, gingerbread, and crème brûlée. It also compliments a wide range of spicy Asian foods, blue cheeses, and matches especially well with foie gras.

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Tasting notes

The 2010 Crémant Demi-sec has exotic aromas of fresh mango, guava, candied orange and caramelized apple. The fruitful elements are accentuated by developed aromas of almond and caramelized sugar. The palate has generous flavors of pineapple, orange and peach. This sparkling wine offers rich flavors, viscous texture and a long, lingering finish.- Winemakers Keith Hock and Hugh Davies

Reviews

93 Points - Editor's Choice
This proves that sparkling wine does not have to be bone-dry to be sophisticated. Although moderately sweet, it is complex in aroma, elegant in texture and balance, rich in flavor and long on the finish. An appealing fresh-bread aroma leads to rich poached-pear flavors. This will be great with an after-dinner cheese course.- Wine Enthusiast, December 2014
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