2016 J. Schram Noirs (1 X 750 ml)

The Schramsberg team and the Davies Family is thrilled to release the fourth bottling of J. Schram Noirs, our finest Pinot Noir brut offering. Labeled as the Schramsberg Reserve for decades, we started bottling our special limited Noirs blend in the J. Schram proprietary glass with the 2013 vintage. We now offer our ultimate sparkling wine tier with three selections: Blancs, Rosé, and Noirs. Representing 2% of our annual production, this richly flavored and full-bodied sparkler is made from only the finest base-wine lots produced each year. We release this finished sparkling wine nine years after the grapes are harvested, yet this fruitful, dry, toasty and creamy bubbly will age gracefully for decades to come.

Though primarily Pinot Noir, small amounts of select Chardonnay lots are added to the blend to lend additional backbone and length to the palate. Distinct barrel and malolactic fermented lots are also layered in to provide viscosity and depth. Each bottle is aged in contact with its yeast in our historic Diamond Mountain hillside caves for eight years, affording the development of seasoned and caramelized richness. The yeast is then removed and a finishing dosage, determined through extensive and comprehensive trials, is added to fine-tune the wines balance of flavor and structure.

J. Schram Noirs is well-suited with a main course, such as fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roast duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, and Thanksgiving turkey. This flavorful sparkling wine can also be served as an apéritif with smoked oysters, caviar and such hard cheeses as aged Swiss Sbrinz, Sonoma Vella Jack, or Irish Coolea.

The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.

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Tasting notes

Our 2016 J. Schram Noirs exhibits generous aromas of peach, apricot, baked orange, caramel, graham cracker and dried mango. Its palate delivers a broad, juicy, coating entry, leading to flavors of apple crumble, cinnamon toast, and grilled pineapple. A bright, long finish is driven by a backbone of generous, fruitful acidity.- Winemakers Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies

Reviews

97 Points - Cellar Selection
Tiny, fine bubbles carry lifted aromas of white blossoms, white nectarine, white peach, baked apple, cinnamon, and red plum on the nose of this wine. The midpalate offers a creamy mousse layered with strawberry, raspberry, Bing cherry, and mint, leading into Red Vine candy, citrus zest, and fresh berries and cream on the finish.- Wine Enthusiast, Advance Buying Guide - March 3, 2026
93 Points
Handsomely structured and full-bodied, this bubbly abounds with rich flavors of strawberry and Asian pear, all laced with apricot, rose petal and nut roll as this gathers depth and richness on the finish.- Wine Spectator, December 2025
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