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J. Schram Rosé is the epitome of grace, style and elegance in a glass, it lends itself to be served as an apéritif, with a first course or a light main course. Fresh crab, scallop ceviche, seared swordfish, cedar planked lobster, consommé, roasted poultry, or braised pork loin are all well-suited pairings.
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2011 J. Schram Rosé (1 X 750 ml)
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Tasting notes
The 2011 J. Schram Rosé immediately pleases the eye with its copper tinged, pale salmon color. It opens with aromas of cherry and peach cobbler, balanced by aspects of baked pineapple, apricot, marzipan and roasted pear. Layers of candied citrus, lemon meringue and nectarine suffuse the palate, with honey and brown sugar adding additional complexity. Rich, fruitful and closing with a tangy long finish, this wine is truly a feast for the senses.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 69% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- North Coast
- County Composition
- 41% Napa, 41% Sonoma, 12% Mendocino, 6% Marin
- Primary Chardonnay Blocks
- Schwarze, Jones, Bayview
- Harvest Dates
- August 29 - November 3, 2011
- Barrel Fermentation
- 40%
- Alcohol
- 12.6%
- TA
- 0.98 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.02
- RS
- 0.90 g/100mL
- Disgorging Dates
- November 15, 2019 - February 11, 2020
- Bottling Date
- April 2, 2020
- Aging
- 7 years en tirage
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 1,476 (9-Liter)
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From the inception of Schramsbergs efforts in 1965, the winery has sought to achieve the greatest elegance and individuality possible in our sparkling wines. J. Schram epitomizes Schramsbergs philosophy to create a wine in which no effort has been spared and no care has been omitted. Representing only 3% of the winerys annual production, the Chardonnay-focused J. Schram blend is assembled from the very best base wine lots of the approximately 300 produced each year. This special bottling is dedicated to Schramsbergs founder, Jacob Schram, and has been a great success since its premier 1987 vintage was released in 1992.
Cluster samples from over 115 cool-climate vineyard sources are pulled several times before the optimal pick date for each block is selected. Complexity within the wine is gained through both oak barrel and stainless-steel tank fermentation. Additional layers are provided through small lots that undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel, enriching aromas and infusing creaminess on the palate. Our J. Schram is aged for over seven years on the yeast in Schramsbergs historic Diamond Mountain caves; each bottle is then riddled by hand and finished with an exceptional brut dosage.
J. Schram is quite appealing on its own as an apéritif or enjoyed with fresh shellfish, caviar on toast point, smoked salmon, sharp cheeses, seafood brochettes, cedar-planked lobster, mesquite-grilled quail, or Serrano ham and porcini risotto.
The 2011 North Coast wine grape harvest was as late a harvest as we've had. Crop levels were also lighter than normal with ripeness developing at lower sugar levels, giving winemakers the opportunity to make flavorful, elegant wines. A wet winter and spring delayed bloom and hindered fruit set, which decreased the overall crop load. A generally cool summer prolonged the growing season and harvest started very late in most areas. Wines of this vintage are quite noteworthy for their vibrant, fruitful acidity, promising exceptional aging potential in the cellar.
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NEW RELEASE: 2011 J. Schram (1 X 750 ml)
Cluster samples from over 115 cool-climate vineyard sources are pulled several times before the optimal pick date for each block is selected. Complexity within the wine is gained through both oak barrel and stainless-steel tank fermentation. Additional layers are provided through small lots that undergo malolactic fermentation in barrel, enriching aromas and infusing creaminess on the palate. Our J. Schram is aged for over seven years on the yeast in Schramsbergs historic Diamond Mountain caves; each bottle is then riddled by hand and finished with an exceptional brut dosage.
J. Schram is quite appealing on its own as an apéritif or enjoyed with fresh shellfish, caviar on toast point, smoked salmon, sharp cheeses, seafood brochettes, cedar-planked lobster, mesquite-grilled quail, or Serrano ham and porcini risotto.
The 2011 North Coast wine grape harvest was as late a harvest as we've had. Crop levels were also lighter than normal with ripeness developing at lower sugar levels, giving winemakers the opportunity to make flavorful, elegant wines. A wet winter and spring delayed bloom and hindered fruit set, which decreased the overall crop load. A generally cool summer prolonged the growing season and harvest started very late in most areas. Wines of this vintage are quite noteworthy for their vibrant, fruitful acidity, promising exceptional aging potential in the cellar.
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Tasting notes
This sparkling wine opens with pleasant aromas of baked pear, lemon meringue and baked apple, enhanced by nuances of toffee and honey. The rich palate features fruitful elements of baked pineapple and Meyer lemon, layered with crystallized ginger. Good depth on the finish is driven by a backbone of lingering natural acidity.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- North Coast
- County Composition
- 55% Napa, 40% Sonoma, 4% Marin, 1% Mendocino
- Principal Chardonnay Blocks
- Napa: Schwarze, Hyde, Tognetti; Sonoma: Keefer, Dutton, Bates, Hawk Hill; Marin: Stevens
- Harvest Dates
- August 29 - November 3, 2011
- Barrel Fermentation
- 33%
- Alcohol
- 12.2%
- TA
- 0.90 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.06
- RS
- 0.90 g/100mL
- Bottling Date
- April 14, 2012
- Aging
- 7.5 years
- Disgorge Date
- November 15, 2019 and February 11, 2020
- Release Date
- April 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 2,650 (9-Liter)
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Reserve is Schramsbergs top Pinot Noir-focused brut sparkling wine. 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 nearly 9 years after the fruit is harvested, yet this fruitful and 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 approximately eight years, affording the development of seasoned, roasted 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,
Schramsberg Reserve is well-suited with a main course, such as fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roasted duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, and curried chicken salad. 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 2011 North Coast wine grape harvest was as late a harvest as we've had. Crop levels were also lighter than normal with ripeness developing at lower sugar levels, giving winemakers the opportunity to make flavorful, elegant wines. A wet winter and spring delayed bloom and hindered fruit set, which decreased the overall crop load. A generally cool summer prolonged the growing season and harvest started very late in most areas. Wines of this vintage are quite noteworthy for their vibrant, fruitful acidity, promising exceptional aging potential in the cellar.
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New Release - 2011 Reserve (1 X 750 ml)
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 approximately eight years, affording the development of seasoned, roasted 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,
Schramsberg Reserve is well-suited with a main course, such as fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roasted duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, and curried chicken salad. 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 2011 North Coast wine grape harvest was as late a harvest as we've had. Crop levels were also lighter than normal with ripeness developing at lower sugar levels, giving winemakers the opportunity to make flavorful, elegant wines. A wet winter and spring delayed bloom and hindered fruit set, which decreased the overall crop load. A generally cool summer prolonged the growing season and harvest started very late in most areas. Wines of this vintage are quite noteworthy for their vibrant, fruitful acidity, promising exceptional aging potential in the cellar.
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Tasting notes
The 2011 Reserve opens with aromas of baked pear, caramel apple, honey, graham cracker and cinnamon toast that gain complexity with touches of marzipan and dried orange peel. Bright flavors of apricot and peach crumble are supported with a fresh acidity on the palate, and finish with toasty nuances of glazed orange, ginger and grilled pineapple.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 55% Sonoma, 22% Napa, 14% Mendocino, 9% Marin
- Primary Pinot Noir Vineyards
- Sonoma County: Nobles, Saltonstall; Mendocino County: Juster; Napa County: Richburg; Marin County: Skywalker
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 29 - November 3, 2011
- Barrel Fermentation
- 44%
- Alcohol
- 12.8%
- TA
- 0.86 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.09
- RS
- 0.94 g/100mL
- Bottling Date
- April 17, 2012
- Aging
- 7.8 - 8.1 years en Tirage
- Disgorging Dates
- February 18 - 26, 2020 and May 8, 2020
- Release Date
- June 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 1,714 (9-Liter)
- Available Formats
- 750 mL, 1.5 L
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its sixteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. The estate vineyards were replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was first released in 2004 (2001 vintage).
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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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2016 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml)
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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
This Cabernet opens with rich aromas of red raspberry and red plum, accentuated by undertones of cocoa powder and cola spice. Supple tannins anchor the wines well-structured palate, where a concentrated entry of baked strawberry and blackberry leads to a juicy acidity and lengthy finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Estate
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (62% new)
- Coopers
- Boutes, Damy, Atelier,Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.66 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.82
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 22, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2018
- Cases Produced
- 1,200 (9-Liter)
- Available Formats
- 750 mL, 1.5 L, 3 L
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its fourteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. Replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of the next generation of the Davies family; it is the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and a passion to create a delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet- LIBRARY (1 x 750 ml)
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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The 2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon leads with rich aromas of dark red cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf, and white pepper. The palate is densely layered with fruitful flavors of cassis and blueberry, and supported by delicious undertones of cinnamon, clove, and coriander. The polished fine-grain tannins carry the flavors to a long finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Vineyards
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (78% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Marques, St. Martin, Boutes
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.56 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.83
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 17, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 11, 2016
- Release Date
- September 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 2,825 (9-Liter)
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This wine was tasted on April 3, 2020, during our virtual tasting on Facebook Live.
With great enthusiasm, we present this one-of-a-kind, late-disgorged offering of our flagship Blanc de Blancs, blended from our select range of Chardonnay vineyards in Californias North Coast.
Blanc de Blancs (white from white), made from the Chardonnay grape, is the counterpart to the Blanc de Noirs (white from black), which is made from Pinot Noir. The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp. Small lots of malolactic and barrel fermented wines are added for complexity. In 1965, Blanc de Blanc became the first wine ever produced by Schramsberg, and was Americas first commercially produced Chardonnay-based brut sparkling wine. Our Blanc de Blancs gained international recognition in 1972 when President Nixon served the wine at the historic Toast to Peace in Beijing, China.
In 2012, when we originally released this bottling, we held back a small number of these bottles for extended aging in our historic Diamond Mountain Caves. After ten years of contact with the yeast, this sparkling wine has gracefully developed exquisite richness, depth and complexity. It displays savory, nutty and seasoned attributes, along with a caramelized and dense fruitfulness and creaminess associated with the ultra-fine bubbles.
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2008 Blanc de Blancs Late Disgorged (1 x 750 ml)
With great enthusiasm, we present this one-of-a-kind, late-disgorged offering of our flagship Blanc de Blancs, blended from our select range of Chardonnay vineyards in Californias North Coast.
Blanc de Blancs (white from white), made from the Chardonnay grape, is the counterpart to the Blanc de Noirs (white from black), which is made from Pinot Noir. The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp. Small lots of malolactic and barrel fermented wines are added for complexity. In 1965, Blanc de Blanc became the first wine ever produced by Schramsberg, and was Americas first commercially produced Chardonnay-based brut sparkling wine. Our Blanc de Blancs gained international recognition in 1972 when President Nixon served the wine at the historic Toast to Peace in Beijing, China.
In 2012, when we originally released this bottling, we held back a small number of these bottles for extended aging in our historic Diamond Mountain Caves. After ten years of contact with the yeast, this sparkling wine has gracefully developed exquisite richness, depth and complexity. It displays savory, nutty and seasoned attributes, along with a caramelized and dense fruitfulness and creaminess associated with the ultra-fine bubbles.
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Tasting notes
The 2008 Blanc de Blancs LD reveals aromas of baked apple and pear, marzipan and lemon curd. This complex fruitful nature is complemented by hints of apricot jam, toffee, brioche and brown sugar. A round entry on the palate exhibits a lush texture that fills the mouth with vibrant acidity, and features flavors of baked pineapple, balanced by candied orange, lemon shortbread and honey.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 66% Napa, 31% Sonoma, 2% Marin, 1% Mendocino
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 14 - October 13, 2008
- Barrel Fermentation
- 22%
- Alcohol
- 12.7%
- TA
- 0.93 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.08
- RS
- 0.90 g/100 mL
- Aging
- 10 years
- Disgorge Dates
- Septemer 6 & 9, 2019
- Release Date
- February 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 1,182 (9-Liter)
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We are very excited to present this special, limited bottling of our 2008 Late Disgorged Blanc de Noirs.
Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red grape Pinot Noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first such American sparkler in 1967. The key to producing this complex Blanc de Noirs is our vast and varied focus on diverse cool-climate vineyards. Pinot Noir from Carneros and Anderson Valley combine with fruit from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots give zest and backbone to the blend.
Making a white wine from a red grape requires great care hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of particular wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle.
In 2012, when we originally released this bottling, we held back a small number of these bottles for extended aging in our historic Diamond Mountain Caves. After ten years of contact with the yeast, this sparkling wine has gracefully developed exquisite richness, depth and complexity. It displays savory, nutty and seasoned attributes, along with a caramelized, dense fruitfulness and creaminess associated with the ultra-fine bubbles.
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2008 BLANC DE NOIRS - LATE DISGORGED
Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red grape Pinot Noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first such American sparkler in 1967. The key to producing this complex Blanc de Noirs is our vast and varied focus on diverse cool-climate vineyards. Pinot Noir from Carneros and Anderson Valley combine with fruit from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots give zest and backbone to the blend.
Making a white wine from a red grape requires great care hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of particular wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle.
In 2012, when we originally released this bottling, we held back a small number of these bottles for extended aging in our historic Diamond Mountain Caves. After ten years of contact with the yeast, this sparkling wine has gracefully developed exquisite richness, depth and complexity. It displays savory, nutty and seasoned attributes, along with a caramelized, dense fruitfulness and creaminess associated with the ultra-fine bubbles.
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Tasting notes
The 2008 Blanc de Noirs LD has matured into a complex wine. The nose is concentrated with tangerine, mandarin orange, apricot and baked peach. These fruitful aromas are enhanced by layers of maple candy, vanilla cake, orange creamsicle and ginger. This sparkling wine exhibits a creamy entry and offers flavors of stone fruit, graham cracker and roasted pineapple, with a compelling finish of dried orange peel, baking spice and butterscotch.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 34% Napa, 33% Sonoma, 24% Mendocino, 9% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 13 - September 22, 2008
- Barrel Fermentation
- 27%
- Alcohol
- 12.7%
- TA
- 0.81 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.12
- RS
- 0.60 g/100 mL
- Disgorging Dates
- September 27 & 30, 2019
- Aging
- 10 years
- Release Date
- February 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 1,075 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its first vintage bottling of the Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville District. Building upon its experience with its home property on Diamond Mountain in the valleys western Mayacamas Range, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson and Consultant Celia Welch have developed an excellent collaboration over the past decade in crafting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, and they are very proud to present this unique vineyard-designate bottling from the 2016 vintage.
Coombsville is a quiet area, in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, tucked up against the foothills of the Vaca Maountain Range, just outside of the Napa city limits. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their structured tannins, which provide excellent power and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. The vineyard soil is rocky loam, providing good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these external stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of the best quality fruit.
Coombsville's temperatures are moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Temperate daily highs and minimal heat spikes limit dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns. The vines bud early, and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period which promotes intensified flavors and layering in the finished wine.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by 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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2016 Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 mL)
Coombsville is a quiet area, in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, tucked up against the foothills of the Vaca Maountain Range, just outside of the Napa city limits. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their structured tannins, which provide excellent power and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. The vineyard soil is rocky loam, providing good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these external stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of the best quality fruit.
Coombsville's temperatures are moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Temperate daily highs and minimal heat spikes limit dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns. The vines bud early, and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period which promotes intensified flavors and layering in the finished wine.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by 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
This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with rich aromas of black plum and brambly berry accentuated by undertones of black pepper, sage and vanilla. The palate has a well-structured, full and lush entry of black raspberry with notes of dark chocolate and coffee leading to a smooth finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation
- Coombsville, Napa Valley
- Vineyards
- Simpkins Vineyard
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (55% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Orion,Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.58 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.83
- Harvest Dates
- October 4 - 13, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 31, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 150 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its fifth vintage bottling of the Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Calistoga District. Building upon its experience with its home property on Diamond Mountain in the valleys western Mayacamas Range, the Davies team commenced working with this gorgeous sight below the Palisades of the valleys eastern Vaca Range in 2012. Second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson and Consultant Celia Welch have developed an excellent collaboration over the past decade in crafting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, and they are very proud to present this unique vineyard-designate bottling from the 2016 vintage.
Winfield Vineyard is located in the Calistoga AVA, in the northern part of the Napa Valley. It is situated in the rising foothills of Mount Saint Helena, at an elevation of 425 to 590 feet, on a sloping bench above the valley floor. Slightly higher daytime temperatures at this altitude, compared to nearby vineyards at lower elevations, are ideal for the ripening of the fruit. Evenings receive a gradual cooling, as the maritime air is pulled into the area from the Pacific Ocean, allowing the grapes to maintain structural balance during the growing season. With natural occurring groundwater within the alluvial sedimentary fans of volcanic soil, this unique combination of geology and climate creates an extraordinary place for growing delicious Cabernet Sauvignon with a round, dark richness on the palate.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by 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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2016 Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml)
Winfield Vineyard is located in the Calistoga AVA, in the northern part of the Napa Valley. It is situated in the rising foothills of Mount Saint Helena, at an elevation of 425 to 590 feet, on a sloping bench above the valley floor. Slightly higher daytime temperatures at this altitude, compared to nearby vineyards at lower elevations, are ideal for the ripening of the fruit. Evenings receive a gradual cooling, as the maritime air is pulled into the area from the Pacific Ocean, allowing the grapes to maintain structural balance during the growing season. With natural occurring groundwater within the alluvial sedimentary fans of volcanic soil, this unique combination of geology and climate creates an extraordinary place for growing delicious Cabernet Sauvignon with a round, dark richness on the palate.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by 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
This Cabernet presents a varied nose of black cherry, plum, anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate has a plush entry and juicy center, featuring flavors of black raspberry with milk chocolate. Polished tannins provide a refined mouthfeel and support sustained flavors on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation
- Calistoga, Napa Valley
- Vineyards
- Winfield Vineyard
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (92% new)
- Coopers
- Saint Martin, Taransaud, Damy
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.56 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.85
- Harvest Dates
- October 1 - 8, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 31, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 325 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, is proud to present the 2016 J. Davies Estate Malbec. This is the second time the Davies Vineyards winemaking team has created a bottling that is solely focused on the Malbec varietal grown on our Diamond Mountain property. The J. Davies Estate takes its name from Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property over 50 years ago.
The Malbec grape was first planted on the historic Schramsberg Diamond Mountain property in 1998. Since that time, a total of five small blocks, totaling a mere 2.7 acres of planted vines, have been designated to the Malbec grape. Initially unsure of how Malbec would fit into the still wine program, it quickly become a winemaker favorite and has been used as a blending component in every vintage crafted of the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The five Malbec blocks are spread across the propertys 41 acres of planted vineyards, ranging from 500 ft. up to 1,000 ft. in elevation, and featuring an array of volcanic soils. The vines on the property produce low-yielding grape clusters, with juice that has delicious balance and intense rich flavors. This breadth of varying soils, elevation, sun exposure and concentrated flavors provides the winemaking team the ability to produces a deep range of barrel lots from which all of the J. Davies Estate wines are crafted.
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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2016 J. Davies Malbec (1 x 750 mL)
The Malbec grape was first planted on the historic Schramsberg Diamond Mountain property in 1998. Since that time, a total of five small blocks, totaling a mere 2.7 acres of planted vines, have been designated to the Malbec grape. Initially unsure of how Malbec would fit into the still wine program, it quickly become a winemaker favorite and has been used as a blending component in every vintage crafted of the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The five Malbec blocks are spread across the propertys 41 acres of planted vineyards, ranging from 500 ft. up to 1,000 ft. in elevation, and featuring an array of volcanic soils. The vines on the property produce low-yielding grape clusters, with juice that has delicious balance and intense rich flavors. This breadth of varying soils, elevation, sun exposure and concentrated flavors provides the winemaking team the ability to produces a deep range of barrel lots from which all of the J. Davies Estate wines are crafted.
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
Aromas of red plum, cinnamon and milk chocolate are accentuated by blueberry and violet. The juicy entry of black plum, black raspberry and baking spice is infused with hints of black pepper and mocha, and is sustained by resolved tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Malbec
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (68% new)
- Coopers
- Taransaud, Atelier, Marques
- Alcohol
- 14.8%
- TA
- 0.64 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.85
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 12, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 400 (9-Liter)
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Larry Hyde founded Hyde Vineyards in 1979 on the Napa side of the Los Carneros AVA. During the past three decades, Hyde has mastered how the climate patterns, soil makeup and farming practices make a difference in his fruit, and in doing so essentially set a standard for Carneros grapes. Larry's son Chris has taken on a lead role in recent years. Hyde Vineyards have been listed by the Wall Street Journal as one of the "top five California vineyards" and they have long been hailed as grand cru-caliber.
This Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine is made exclusively from Hyde Chardonnay grapes. Small lots of malolactic- and barrel-fermented wines are added for complexity, and the wine is aged on the yeast lees in the bottle for about four years prior to disgorgement. With its vibrant, fruitful and crisp nature, this sparkling wine will maintain its freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even decades following its initial release.
The Chardonnay vineyards surround the Hyde's house, located on the north side of Bayview Avenue just off of Sonoma Highway 12/121. Here the vines naturally produce exceptionally small crops of grapes with very small berries.The grapes produce juice with intense flavors and aromas. A gentle sun exposure and cool maritime influence preserves the acids, resulting in world-class Chardonnay fruit. The vibrant flavors and structure that come from the grapes of the Bayview Avenue area play a major role in our best Schramsberg wines year after year. We've enjoyed working with the Hyde family since the mid-1990s, consistently blending lots produced from their vineyards into our top Tête de Cuvée blends: J. Schram, Reserve and J. Schram Rosé.
Napa Valleys harvest of the 2014 vintage was unusually early, not surprising given the states ongoing drought. Substantial rain in late February and early March relieved most of the stress and set up the vines for a vigorous start. Early was the key word all season, from budbreak to veraison to harvest. Thankfully, the hotter months proved milder than most expected. Quality of the fruit was outstanding, with intense aromatics and great character.
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2014 Hyde Vineyards Blanc de Blancs (1 x 750 mL)
This Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine is made exclusively from Hyde Chardonnay grapes. Small lots of malolactic- and barrel-fermented wines are added for complexity, and the wine is aged on the yeast lees in the bottle for about four years prior to disgorgement. With its vibrant, fruitful and crisp nature, this sparkling wine will maintain its freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even decades following its initial release.
The Chardonnay vineyards surround the Hyde's house, located on the north side of Bayview Avenue just off of Sonoma Highway 12/121. Here the vines naturally produce exceptionally small crops of grapes with very small berries.The grapes produce juice with intense flavors and aromas. A gentle sun exposure and cool maritime influence preserves the acids, resulting in world-class Chardonnay fruit. The vibrant flavors and structure that come from the grapes of the Bayview Avenue area play a major role in our best Schramsberg wines year after year. We've enjoyed working with the Hyde family since the mid-1990s, consistently blending lots produced from their vineyards into our top Tête de Cuvée blends: J. Schram, Reserve and J. Schram Rosé.
Napa Valleys harvest of the 2014 vintage was unusually early, not surprising given the states ongoing drought. Substantial rain in late February and early March relieved most of the stress and set up the vines for a vigorous start. Early was the key word all season, from budbreak to veraison to harvest. Thankfully, the hotter months proved milder than most expected. Quality of the fruit was outstanding, with intense aromatics and great character.
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Tasting notes
This Blanc de Blancs delivers generous aromas of peach, lemon and pear, followed with hints of candied orange peel, honey and shortbread. Green apple, lime zest and lemon curd flavors give way to mid-palate notes of pineapple, toasted almond and ginger, leading to a zippy line of acidity on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Dvies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation
- Napa Valley Carneros
- Vineyard
- Hyde Vineyards
- Barrel Fermentation
- 41%
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- TA
- 0.83 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.10
- RS
- 0.90 g/100 ml
- Harvest Dates
- August 16 - September 18, 2014
- Bottling Date
- April 29, 2015
- Disgorging Dates
- March 25 - 27, 2019
- Release Date
- November 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 1,088 (9-Liter)
- Available Format
- 750 mL
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Juster Vineyard, located just west of the small town of Philo along Highway 128 in Mendocino Countys Anderson Valley, lies across the Navarro River from the impressive Hendy Woods redwood groves. Schramsberg leased and planted the 24.5-acre property in 1998. The vineyard has been dedicated to full organic operations since 2007. Working with local viticulturalist Paul Ardzrooni we have employed no-till practices to reduce erosion and fish friendly farming to protect the areas water supply and wildlife habitats.
Located in the southern corner of Mendocino County, the Anderson Valley AVA is 100 miles north of San Franciscoand about a 90-minute drive northwest of our winery. The appellations unique geography results in daily high and low temperatures that can diverge by 40 or 50 degrees: The valley runs along a northeast-southwest axis (as opposed to the usual north-south) and ends at the ocean, permitting fog and breezes to penetrate further inland, making for an cooler-than-normal inland microclimate. This enables our growers to retain fruitful acidity in line with the sugar and flavor development through long, warm summers. The valleys soils tend to be rich in loam, with differing amounts of rock and gravel.
This Blanc de Noirs, made from the red Pinot Noir grape, is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Making a white wine from a red grape requires great carehand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle. With proper storage, this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even decades to come.
For the 2014 vintage, winter in Anderson Valley was exceptionally drypart of Californias long drought but the rain arrived in abundance in February. A warm spring laid the groundwork for early budbreak, and the growing season ran ahead of schedule. Pinot noirs grapes showed an agile balance between ripe fruit and lively acidity, thanks to abundant sun and cool evening temperatures.
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2014 Juster Vineyard Blanc de Noirs (1 x 750 ml)
Located in the southern corner of Mendocino County, the Anderson Valley AVA is 100 miles north of San Franciscoand about a 90-minute drive northwest of our winery. The appellations unique geography results in daily high and low temperatures that can diverge by 40 or 50 degrees: The valley runs along a northeast-southwest axis (as opposed to the usual north-south) and ends at the ocean, permitting fog and breezes to penetrate further inland, making for an cooler-than-normal inland microclimate. This enables our growers to retain fruitful acidity in line with the sugar and flavor development through long, warm summers. The valleys soils tend to be rich in loam, with differing amounts of rock and gravel.
This Blanc de Noirs, made from the red Pinot Noir grape, is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Making a white wine from a red grape requires great carehand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle. With proper storage, this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even decades to come.
For the 2014 vintage, winter in Anderson Valley was exceptionally drypart of Californias long drought but the rain arrived in abundance in February. A warm spring laid the groundwork for early budbreak, and the growing season ran ahead of schedule. Pinot noirs grapes showed an agile balance between ripe fruit and lively acidity, thanks to abundant sun and cool evening temperatures.
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Tasting notes
This Blanc de Noirs has generous aromas of peach, guava and candied ginger, followed with hints of vanilla and crème caramel. A juicy entry of orange and pink grapefruit give way to mid-palate notes of passion fruit, hibiscus and ginger, carrying vibrant length on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Anderson Valley
- Vineyard
- Juster Vineyard
- Barrel Fermentation
- 40%
- Alcohol
- 13.3%
- TA
- 0.81 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.11
- RS
- 0.81 g/100 ml
- Harvest Dates
- August 21 - September 23, 2014
- Bottling Date
- April 27, 2015
- Disgorging Dates
- March 27 - 29, 2019
- Release Date
- November 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 1,110 (9-Liter)
- Available Format
- 750 mL
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its twelfth vintage of J. Davies Estate "jd" Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion J. Davies Estate bottlings, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely flavored, richly structured fruit grown on the family's hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied "jd" is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. Over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures kicked harvest into high gear until mid-September, when cooler weather arrived giving red varieties extra hang time.
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2017 J. Davies "jd" Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml)
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. Over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures kicked harvest into high gear until mid-September, when cooler weather arrived giving red varieties extra hang time.
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Tasting notes
Aromas of raspberry, black plum and mountain sage are accentuated by cocoa powder, cinnamon and milk chocolate. The palateâs lush entry of cherry and plum precedes a creamy mid-palate. A juicy center of blackberry compote is infused with a hint of nutmeg, culminating with a finish of integrated tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch & Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Harvest Dates
- September 28 - October 19, 2017
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 20 Months (50% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Taransaud, Boutes, Orion
- Alcohol
- 14.9%
- TA
- 0.61 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.89
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2019
- Release Date
- March 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 475 (9-Liter)
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A library offering of our 2016 J. Davies "jd" Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its tenth vintage of J. Davies jd Diamond Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion J. Davies Estate bottlings, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely flavored, richly structured fruit grown on the familys hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining outstanding barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied jd is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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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2016 J. Davies "jd" Cab. Sauv. - Library (1 x 750 ml)
The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its tenth vintage of J. Davies jd Diamond Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion J. Davies Estate bottlings, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely flavored, richly structured fruit grown on the familys hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining outstanding barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied jd is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
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
Aromas of blueberry, red plum and black cherry are accentuated by clove, vanilla and dark chocolate. The palates bright entry of ripe red berry and cranberry is infused with a hint of white pepper and blackberry, sustained with a finish of firm balanced tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch & Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Harvest Dates
- September 27 - October 22, 2016
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 20 Months (42% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Marques, Boutes, Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- TA
- 0.60 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.88
- Bottling Date
- April 12, 2018
- Release Date
- March 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 650 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its fourth vintage of its Goorgian Vineyards Pinot Noir. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this vineyard-designate Pinot Noir from southern Mendocino Countys Anderson Valley.
The Goorgian Vineyards are located at the northwestern end of the Anderson Valley, 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and situated on steep, rocky northwest facing slopes with an elevation ranging from 200-350 feet. Shallow loamy topsoil facilitates excellent drainage above a layer of sandstone and shale, stressing the roots to reach for nutrients and water. Cooler daily temperatures are ideal for Pinot Noir with nightly coastal breezes dropping into the 50s, creating the perfect sugar to acid balance in the grapes. This environment provides a long, even growing season which delivers mature fruit depth with a vibrant, acidic backbone.
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2017 Goorgian Vineyards Pinot Noir (1 X 750 ML)
The Goorgian Vineyards are located at the northwestern end of the Anderson Valley, 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and situated on steep, rocky northwest facing slopes with an elevation ranging from 200-350 feet. Shallow loamy topsoil facilitates excellent drainage above a layer of sandstone and shale, stressing the roots to reach for nutrients and water. Cooler daily temperatures are ideal for Pinot Noir with nightly coastal breezes dropping into the 50s, creating the perfect sugar to acid balance in the grapes. This environment provides a long, even growing season which delivers mature fruit depth with a vibrant, acidic backbone.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir starts off with dense aromas of chocolate covered cherry, black plum, black tea, clove, with a touch of orange zest. The well-structured palate, featuring marionberry, espresso and cola spice, is balanced with fresh acidity.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Anderson Valley
- Vineyard
- Goorgian Vineyards
- Clones
- 828, Pommard, DRC, 667, 944, 115, 2A
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 15 months (36% new, 32% once used)
- Coopers
- Atelier Centre France, Francois Freres, Remond
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
- TA
- 0.62 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.62
- Harvest Dates
- September 11 - 16, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 14, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 300 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its third vintage of its Piedra Libre Vineyards Pinot Noir. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.
The Piedra Libre Vineyards property, centered approximately 45 miles north of San Francisco and 8 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is sited among the forests of the rolling hills between Sebastopol and Bodega Bay. Located between 250 and 500 feet above sea level, the vineyards are planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil, a fine grain soil with little fertility, which gives the grower full control of nutrients and minerals provided to the vine. The site enjoys morning fog and partial sunny days. This, along with the cool ocean breeze, moderates the temperature and allows the fruit to mature steadily throughout the growing season.
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2017 Piedra Libre Vineyards Pinot Noir ( 1 X 750 ML)
The Piedra Libre Vineyards property, centered approximately 45 miles north of San Francisco and 8 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is sited among the forests of the rolling hills between Sebastopol and Bodega Bay. Located between 250 and 500 feet above sea level, the vineyards are planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil, a fine grain soil with little fertility, which gives the grower full control of nutrients and minerals provided to the vine. The site enjoys morning fog and partial sunny days. This, along with the cool ocean breeze, moderates the temperature and allows the fruit to mature steadily throughout the growing season.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir starts off with pleasant aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, and black pepper. The palate combines Bing cherry, strawberry, red plum, and coffee, all layered on a backbone of ginger and dried orange peel.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Vineyard
- Piedra Libre Vineyards
- Clones
- 115, 828, 459, Mt. Eden
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 15 months (30% new, 30% once used)
- Coopers
- Atelier Centre France, Damy, Billon
- Alcohol
- 14.2%
- TA
- 0.69 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.57
- Harvest Dates
- September 14 - 29, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 14, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 250 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release the first bottling of their Three Amigos Pinot Noir. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this delicious vineyard-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.
This wine is crafted solely from grapes from the Three Amigos Vineyard, a certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. Carneros - occasionally called Los Carneros - stretches across the southern portion of both Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Located just north of the San Pablo Bay, Carneros benefits from the bays cooling air and morning fog. Grapes from this cooler sub-appellation ripen more slowly, retaining acidity and developing complexity, and though there are now several cool-climate areas specializing in Pinot Noir, Carneros was one of the earlier-planted Pinot regions.
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2017 Three Amigos Pinot Noir (1 x 750 mL)
This wine is crafted solely from grapes from the Three Amigos Vineyard, a certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. Carneros - occasionally called Los Carneros - stretches across the southern portion of both Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Located just north of the San Pablo Bay, Carneros benefits from the bays cooling air and morning fog. Grapes from this cooler sub-appellation ripen more slowly, retaining acidity and developing complexity, and though there are now several cool-climate areas specializing in Pinot Noir, Carneros was one of the earlier-planted Pinot regions.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir features inviting aromas of red plum, cranberry, cherry, and brambly raspberry combined with a touch of white flower. The well-structured palate engages with a juicy center of red cherry, just-ripe strawberry, and blueberry that carries through to a long finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Napa Valley Carneros
- Vineyards
- Three Amigos
- Clones
- 538, 459, Iund
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 15 months (20% new, 45% once used)
- Coopers
- Damy, Boutes, Francois Freres
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- TA
- 0.64 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.74
- Harvest Dates
- September 8 - 12, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 14, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 300 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and the J. Davies Estate in Napa Valley, presents its sixth vintage of Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Expanding on knowledge gained through the production of the J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Diamond Mountain estate, this bottling offers a broader exploration of the Napa Valley. A diverse blend of vineyardsfrom the valley floor to both the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain rangeshas allowed the winemaking team to craft a deliciously layered and balanced 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Blending grapes from an array of vineyards means being able to make a wine of great complexity. Seven vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have come together to craft this Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley vineyards are intentionally farmed to produce low yields which result in vivid, concentrated flavors in the grapes. Weve blended grapes from vineyards in Atlas Peak, Oakville, Rutherford, Saint Helena, Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain and Calistoga to construct a wine with full, ripe fruit flavors, rich texture, and firm structure tempered with supple tannins for extended aging.
The Napa Valley was California's first AVA, or American Viticultural Area, recognized by the U.S. government in 1981. Though just 30 miles long and a few miles wide, Napa Valley is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world. Home to various microclimates, terrain and soils it has a dry Mediterranean climate which is ideal for producing consistent wines from vintage to vintage. This climate provides near perfect growing conditions during the peak growing season with little rainfall and warm summer days but cool nights. Throughout the growing season, the canopy is carefully managed, usually by hand, to ensure optimal fruit development.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. Over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures kicked harvest into high gear until mid-September, when cooler weather arrived giving red varieties extra hang time.
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2017 Davies Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1 X 750 ML)
Blending grapes from an array of vineyards means being able to make a wine of great complexity. Seven vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have come together to craft this Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley vineyards are intentionally farmed to produce low yields which result in vivid, concentrated flavors in the grapes. Weve blended grapes from vineyards in Atlas Peak, Oakville, Rutherford, Saint Helena, Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain and Calistoga to construct a wine with full, ripe fruit flavors, rich texture, and firm structure tempered with supple tannins for extended aging.
The Napa Valley was California's first AVA, or American Viticultural Area, recognized by the U.S. government in 1981. Though just 30 miles long and a few miles wide, Napa Valley is one of the most geologically diverse wine regions in the world. Home to various microclimates, terrain and soils it has a dry Mediterranean climate which is ideal for producing consistent wines from vintage to vintage. This climate provides near perfect growing conditions during the peak growing season with little rainfall and warm summer days but cool nights. Throughout the growing season, the canopy is carefully managed, usually by hand, to ensure optimal fruit development.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. Over Labor Day weekend, high temperatures kicked harvest into high gear until mid-September, when cooler weather arrived giving red varieties extra hang time.
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Tasting notes
The 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with rich aromas of red cherry, boysenberry and milk chocolate accentuated with notes of cinnamon, chai spice and floral undertones. Well-structured tannins anchor the wines palate where the juicy entry of black cherry and red currant lead to a smooth finish with hints of pepper, anise, mint and oolong tea.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies and Celia Welch
- Varietal Composition
- 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (52% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Vicard, Taransaud, Boutes
- Alcohol
- 14.9%
- TA
- 0.58 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.88
- Harvest Dates
- September 28 - October 24, 2017
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2019
- Release Date
- February 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 1,125 (9-Liter)
2017 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, presents its third vintage of Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Expanding from the knowledge gained through the production of the J. Davies Estate wines on Diamond Mountain, this bottling offers a broader exploration of the Napa Valley. A diverse blend of vineyards, ranging from valley floor to both the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges, provided the winemaking team a great range of delicious fruit with which to craft this 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have been artfully blended to construct an assembly of layered qualities in this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Next, moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site with delicious fruit that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic and sedimentary, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
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2014 Davies Napa Valley Cabernet Sauv. - Library (1 x 750 ml)
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have been artfully blended to construct an assembly of layered qualities in this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Next, moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site with delicious fruit that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic and sedimentary, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
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Tasting notes
The 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet opens with vibrant aromas of mixed berry and is accentuated by clove and Mexican chocolate. The bright entry of raspberry and cherry crisp flavors on the palate emphasizes the aromas and are supported by a youthful finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies and Celia Welch
- Varietal Composition
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Merlot
- Appellation
- 100% Napa Valley
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (74% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Boutes , Marques, Darnajou
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.57g/100mL
- pH
- 3.78
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 14, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 13, 2016
- Release Date
- February 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 1000 (9-Liter)
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Querencia is a Brut Rosé sparkling wine, produced solely from fruit grown in the Napa Valley Carneros region. Chardonnay forms the blends core, providing a relatively light-bodied, crisp and tangy palate. Small additions of Pinot Noir fermented with skin contact add berry brightness and color.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Querencia contribute to the Jack L. Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund, which supports future agricultural preservation and education efforts in Napa County. Established by the Davies family in 1998 upon the passing of Schramsberg founder Jack Davies, the fund builds on his 30-year legacy as a strong advocate for the preservation of agricultural land. Jack played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve in 1968, which has become a national model for the protection of agriculture. The preserve celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
The wine was named by James Hickey, long-time Napa County planning director. The name is a Spanish word meaning the deep and abiding affection one has for the place one calls home. It refers to the sense of being nourished by the place in which you belong, and the balance that exists between the land and its stewards. The Querencia is hearty enough to compliment the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking and delicate enough to be served with a truly broad range of appetizers.
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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New Release - 2016 Querencia Brut Rosé (1 x 750 ml)
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Querencia contribute to the Jack L. Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund, which supports future agricultural preservation and education efforts in Napa County. Established by the Davies family in 1998 upon the passing of Schramsberg founder Jack Davies, the fund builds on his 30-year legacy as a strong advocate for the preservation of agricultural land. Jack played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve in 1968, which has become a national model for the protection of agriculture. The preserve celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
The wine was named by James Hickey, long-time Napa County planning director. The name is a Spanish word meaning the deep and abiding affection one has for the place one calls home. It refers to the sense of being nourished by the place in which you belong, and the balance that exists between the land and its stewards. The Querencia is hearty enough to compliment the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking and delicate enough to be served with a truly broad range of appetizers.
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
The 2016 Querencia has vibrant aromas of ripe strawberry, nectarine, peach and honeydew melon, which are rounded off by hints of raspberry, mandarin orange and lemon zest. The palate sustains bright flavors of ripe citrus, pear, ginger, lemon-lime, apricot that linger elegantly in the mouth with a pleasing dryness and crisp acidity on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 74% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir
- County Composition
- 100% Napa
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Primary Vineyards
- Chardonnay: Schwarze, Hyde, Jones, Cuvaison, Poseidon; Pinot Noir: Richburg, Hyde
- Harvest Dates
- August 6 - September 1, 2016
- Barrel Fermentation
- 36%
- Alcohol
- 12.7%
- TA
- 0.83 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.17
- RS
- 0.68 g/100 ml
- Cases Produced
- 1,204
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We are thrilled to offer this unique sparkling wine for purchase directly from us, and by doing so, help some of the many restaurant staff that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have offered 10% of the proceed of the sale of the 2015 Modicum Extra Brut, to be contributed to Feed it Forward, the Keller Restaurant Relief Fund.
The 2015 Modicum is an Extra Brut made of 100% Chardonnay created in a special relationship with the celebrated Chef Thomas Keller of the French Laundry in Yountville, CA. This wine was crafted through a collaboration between Chef Keller's sommelier team and the Schramsberg winemaking team, to match Chef Keller's individual culinary style. Many of you might already know this wine, having enjoyed it at one of Chef Keller's restaurants.
Due to the uniqueness of these two bottlings, we are currently able to ship these two wines to the following state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you would like to ship these offerings to a state that is not listed, please contact us at one of the phone numbers below, and we will notate this for when that state of interest becomes available.
The 2015 year delivered California vintners a stellar vintage. A mild winter led to an early bud break, followed by a protracted bloom during an unseasonably cooler spring, which contributed to smaller grape clusters and variable crop size. A steady and moderate weather pattern during ripening allowed for gradual maturity with the grapes and exceptional quality upon harvest
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2015 Modicum Extra Brut - Click link for allowed states
The 2015 Modicum is an Extra Brut made of 100% Chardonnay created in a special relationship with the celebrated Chef Thomas Keller of the French Laundry in Yountville, CA. This wine was crafted through a collaboration between Chef Keller's sommelier team and the Schramsberg winemaking team, to match Chef Keller's individual culinary style. Many of you might already know this wine, having enjoyed it at one of Chef Keller's restaurants.
Due to the uniqueness of these two bottlings, we are currently able to ship these two wines to the following state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you would like to ship these offerings to a state that is not listed, please contact us at one of the phone numbers below, and we will notate this for when that state of interest becomes available.
The 2015 year delivered California vintners a stellar vintage. A mild winter led to an early bud break, followed by a protracted bloom during an unseasonably cooler spring, which contributed to smaller grape clusters and variable crop size. A steady and moderate weather pattern during ripening allowed for gradual maturity with the grapes and exceptional quality upon harvest
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Tasting notes
At nine grams of residual sugar, the 2015 Modicum is crisp and an ideal companion to oysters or a perfect aperitif. At Thomas Keller's The French Laundry restaurant this pairs with Oysters & Pearls and Salmon Cornets.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 54% Napa, 46% Sonoma
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- July 31 - September 21, 2015
- Barrel Fermentation
- 18%
- Alcohol
- 12.4%
- TA
- 0.91g/100mL
- pH
- 3.14
- RS
- 0.15 g/100mL
- Disgorging Dates
- NA
- Release Date
- NA
- Cases Produced
- 10,000 (9-Liter)
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We are thrilled to offer this unique sparkling wine for purchase directly from us, and by doing so, help some of the many restaurant staff that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have offered 10% of the proceed of the sale of the 2014 Wolfgang Puck Blanc de Noirs to be contributed to Feed it Forward, the Keller Restaurant Relief Fund.
This is the first vintage sparkling wine collaboration between Wolfgang Puck and Schramsberg. The notion of this delicious brut bottling was born over a lunch conversation at Spago in Beverly Hills several years ago. Subsequent trials and tastings with Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group sommeliers and Schramsberg winemakers produced this extra brut styled (with only six grams of residual sugar per liter), vibrant, and complex bubbly, well suited for the great range of flavors presented within a Wolfgang Puck menu.
Due to the uniqueness of these two bottlings, we are currently able to ship these two wines to the following state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you would like to ship these offerings to a state that is not listed, please contact us at one of the phone numbers below, and we will notate this for when that state of interest becomes available.
Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red Pinot Noir grape, this is a complex, medium-bodied sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first such American sparkler in 1967. The key to the quality behind this Blanc de Noirs is the sourcing of Pinot Noir grapes from a vast and varied selection of cool-climate vineyards, including sites in Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma and Marin.
Through the care of hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing, a balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation wine lots add richness and body, while yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle, for a wine that will be delicious for 20-30 years to come.
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2014 Wolfgang Puck Blanc de Noirs-Click link for allowed states
This is the first vintage sparkling wine collaboration between Wolfgang Puck and Schramsberg. The notion of this delicious brut bottling was born over a lunch conversation at Spago in Beverly Hills several years ago. Subsequent trials and tastings with Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group sommeliers and Schramsberg winemakers produced this extra brut styled (with only six grams of residual sugar per liter), vibrant, and complex bubbly, well suited for the great range of flavors presented within a Wolfgang Puck menu.
Due to the uniqueness of these two bottlings, we are currently able to ship these two wines to the following state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you would like to ship these offerings to a state that is not listed, please contact us at one of the phone numbers below, and we will notate this for when that state of interest becomes available.
Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red Pinot Noir grape, this is a complex, medium-bodied sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first such American sparkler in 1967. The key to the quality behind this Blanc de Noirs is the sourcing of Pinot Noir grapes from a vast and varied selection of cool-climate vineyards, including sites in Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma and Marin.
Through the care of hand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing, a balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation wine lots add richness and body, while yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle, for a wine that will be delicious for 20-30 years to come.
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Tasting notes
The 2014 Wolfgang Puck Blanc de Noirs expresses generous aromas of apricot, dried mango and orange zest, which gradually layer with fragrances of honeycomb and toasted wheat bread. Lush flavors coat the palate with just-ripening cantaloupe, white peach, and a hint of brioche and almond paste. With only 0.6 g/100 ml of finishing sugar, this sparkler finishes with great energy and length.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 29% Sonoma, 27% Napa, 23% Marin, 21% Mendocino,
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 8 - September 9, 2014
- Barrel Fermentation
- 29%
- Alcohol
- 12.9%
- TA
- 0.77g/100mL
- pH
- 3.13
- RS
- 0.60 g/100mL
- Disgorging Dates
- November 8, 2018
- Release Date
- April 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 272 (9-Liter)
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New Release - 2017 Brut Rosé
Schramsberg Brut Rosé is fruitful, complex and dry, making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an apéritif. The character of the wine is most strongly influenced by bright, flavorful Pinot Noir grown along the coast from southern Mendocino County to northern Marin County. A few small lots of Pinot Noir are fermented in contact with their skins to add depth and subtle color to this vibrant sparkling wine. Chardonnay gives spice, structure and length on the palate.
Hand picking, careful handling and gentle pressing produce a wine of delicacy, aromatic purity and depth. Following the fall harvest and fermentation of the base wines, extensive tasting trials are carried out in the spring to create a polished blend reflective of the vintage. The finished blend undergoes a second fermentation in bottle before aging on its yeast lees for about two years, just enough to achieve refined effervescence and toastiness without diminishing its refreshing, vibrant appeal.
Enjoy this rich, delicious sparkler on almost any occasion: at your favorite restaurant, a special dinner at home, at a beach picnic or a backyard barbecue. A very versatile wine; try it with sushi, salmon, rock shrimp, pizza, roast chicken, BBQ ribs, caprese and Panzanella salads, red berry tarts, and an array of cheeses, charcuterie, nuts and fresh fruit.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. After a summer of heat spikes, harvest started in the beginning of August. Warm days and cool nights throughout harvest encouraged exceptional fruit development while maintaining bright acidity.
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New Release - 2017 Brut Rosé (1 x 750 ml)
Schramsberg Brut Rosé is fruitful, complex and dry, making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an apéritif. The character of the wine is most strongly influenced by bright, flavorful Pinot Noir grown along the coast from southern Mendocino County to northern Marin County. A few small lots of Pinot Noir are fermented in contact with their skins to add depth and subtle color to this vibrant sparkling wine. Chardonnay gives spice, structure and length on the palate.
Hand picking, careful handling and gentle pressing produce a wine of delicacy, aromatic purity and depth. Following the fall harvest and fermentation of the base wines, extensive tasting trials are carried out in the spring to create a polished blend reflective of the vintage. The finished blend undergoes a second fermentation in bottle before aging on its yeast lees for about two years, just enough to achieve refined effervescence and toastiness without diminishing its refreshing, vibrant appeal.
Enjoy this rich, delicious sparkler on almost any occasion: at your favorite restaurant, a special dinner at home, at a beach picnic or a backyard barbecue. A very versatile wine; try it with sushi, salmon, rock shrimp, pizza, roast chicken, BBQ ribs, caprese and Panzanella salads, red berry tarts, and an array of cheeses, charcuterie, nuts and fresh fruit.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. After a summer of heat spikes, harvest started in the beginning of August. Warm days and cool nights throughout harvest encouraged exceptional fruit development while maintaining bright acidity.
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Tasting notes
The 2017 Brut Rosé has generous aromas of strawberry, watermelon and raspberry. Its fruitful nose is complemented by notes of red cherry, pomegranate and cranberry-lime. On the palate, there are lush flavors of mango, mandarin orange and peach, with soft touches of brioche, orange zest and vanilla. The fruitful finish has a juicy center with bright acidity.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 72% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 57% Sonoma, 17% Napa, 17% Mendocino, 9% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 8 - September 25, 2017
- Barrel Fermentation
- 24%
- Alcohol
- 12.6%
- TA
- 0.82 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.20
- RS
- 0.90 g/100 ml
- Release Date
- April 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 16,333 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its ninth vintage of Pinot Noir still wines. The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of the Ferrington and Goorgian Vineyards, located at opposite ends of this coastal valley at the southern end of Mendocino county. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this appellation-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.
The Ferrington Vineyards property, located approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco and 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is in a fertile pocket of land found at the edge of the northeastern foothills of Mendocino Countys Anderson Valley AVA. Between 360 and 440 feet above sea level, the three acres produce approximately 2.5 tons per acre of bright, complex fruit. Goorgian Vineyard is located at the northwestern end of the Anderson Valley, 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and situated on steep rocky north-west facing slopes with an elevation ranging from 200-350 feet. From its highest point you can see down the southeastern end of the valley.
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2017 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (1 x 750 ml)
The Ferrington Vineyards property, located approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco and 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, is in a fertile pocket of land found at the edge of the northeastern foothills of Mendocino Countys Anderson Valley AVA. Between 360 and 440 feet above sea level, the three acres produce approximately 2.5 tons per acre of bright, complex fruit. Goorgian Vineyard is located at the northwestern end of the Anderson Valley, 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and situated on steep rocky north-west facing slopes with an elevation ranging from 200-350 feet. From its highest point you can see down the southeastern end of the valley.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir features aromas of brambly raspberry, wild strawberry, red plum, and baking spice. The palate combines a broad mouthfeel with a juicy center of black plum and dark chocolate, that carry through to the finish with a tangy acidity.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Anderson Valley
- Vineyards
- 61% Ferrington Vineyard, 39% Goorgian Vineyard
- Clones
- 828, 667, 777, Pommard, 115
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 16 months (25% new, 30% once used)
- Coopers
- Damy, Remond, Billon
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.62 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.51
- Harvest Dates
- September 4 - 16, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 15, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 300 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release the 2017 vintage of their Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. This wine is a blend crafted from the Horseshoe Bend, Nobles and Piedre Libre vineyards. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson are proud to present this delicious appellation-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.
Horseshoe Bend Vineyard sits at the summit of the ridgeline above the town of Occidental. At 1,000 feet, its situated above the fog bank of the Russian River, and gathers enough warmth to ripen the Pinot clusters. Nobles Vineyard produces Pinot Noir with vibrant red berry flavors and a supple, layered texture. The vineyards are on the eastern slopes of the second mountain ridge in from the Pacific Ocean, between 950 and 1,050 feet above sea level. Piedra Libre Vineyards is surrounded by the forests of the rolling hills between Sebastopol and Bodega Bay. Located between 250 and 500 feet above sea level, the vineyards are planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil, a fine grain soil with little fertility, which gives the grower full control of nutrients and minerals provided to the vine.
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2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (1 X 750 ML)
Horseshoe Bend Vineyard sits at the summit of the ridgeline above the town of Occidental. At 1,000 feet, its situated above the fog bank of the Russian River, and gathers enough warmth to ripen the Pinot clusters. Nobles Vineyard produces Pinot Noir with vibrant red berry flavors and a supple, layered texture. The vineyards are on the eastern slopes of the second mountain ridge in from the Pacific Ocean, between 950 and 1,050 feet above sea level. Piedra Libre Vineyards is surrounded by the forests of the rolling hills between Sebastopol and Bodega Bay. Located between 250 and 500 feet above sea level, the vineyards are planted in Goldridge sandy loam soil, a fine grain soil with little fertility, which gives the grower full control of nutrients and minerals provided to the vine.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir engages with aromas of cherry, rhubarb, raspberry and baking spice. The richly textured midpalate features a juicy center of blueberry and black plum, accentuated with good length and acidity on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Vineyards
- 40% Horseshoe Bend, 32% Nobles
- Clones
- 114, 777, Martini, 115, 828, 459, Pommard
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 15 months (20% new, 25% once used)
- Coopers
- Orion, Atelier Centre France, Damy, Billon
- Alcohol
- 14.2%
- TA
- 0.61 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.74
- Harvest Dates
- September 14 - 29, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 16, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 475 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in the Napa Valley is pleased to release its third vintage of Napa Valley Carneros Pinot Noir. This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir from Three Amigos, Costa del Sol, and Hyde Vineyards. The familys experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Over the 52 years following that first use, Schramsbergs winemakers have built long-lasting relationships with some of the best Pinot Noir growers in the North Coast. Developing upon this passion, history, and experience, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies and Senior Winemaker Sean Thompson are proud to present this appellation-designate Pinot Noir wine from the 2017 vintage.
Three Amigos Vineyard is a certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. The Costa del Sol Vineyard is located on Las Amigas Road in the heart of Napa Carneros. The nearly 12-acre vineyard was planted in 2006 to five different Pinot Noir clones. The vines benefit from the cool breeze that blows in from the San Pablo Bay to create wines of balanced complexity and concentrated fruit expression. Hyde Vineyards are planted in the foothills just north of the Carneros Bayview District. The grapes are favorably influenced by the nightly cooling effect from the closely located San Pablo Bay, retaining the wines balanced acidity. The vines on the property thrive on three feet of loamy topsoil above an impenetrable clay subsoil. This combination provides control over the nutrients and water supply for the vines.
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2017 NAPA VALLEY CARNEROS PINOT NOIR (1 X 750 ML)
Three Amigos Vineyard is a certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir vineyard in the Napa Valley Carneros region. At a short distance from the Napa Marina, its a cool, foggy, and breezy location that Pinot Noir loves. The Costa del Sol Vineyard is located on Las Amigas Road in the heart of Napa Carneros. The nearly 12-acre vineyard was planted in 2006 to five different Pinot Noir clones. The vines benefit from the cool breeze that blows in from the San Pablo Bay to create wines of balanced complexity and concentrated fruit expression. Hyde Vineyards are planted in the foothills just north of the Carneros Bayview District. The grapes are favorably influenced by the nightly cooling effect from the closely located San Pablo Bay, retaining the wines balanced acidity. The vines on the property thrive on three feet of loamy topsoil above an impenetrable clay subsoil. This combination provides control over the nutrients and water supply for the vines.
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Tasting notes
This Pinot Noir features inviting aromas of black plum, black cherry, roasted coffee, and nutmeg that gently rise from the glass. The palate engages a brambly center, supported by flavors of strawberry, red cherry, and dried orange peel, further accompanied by supple tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Napa Valley Carneros
- Vineyard
- 57% Three Amigos, 35% Costa del Sol, 8% Hyde
- Clones
- 538, 459, Iund, 777, Calera, 115, Pommard, Little Piggy
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 15 months (15% new, 15% once used)
- Coopers
- Atelier Centre France, Remond, Francois Freres
- Alcohol
- 14.3%
- TA
- 0.65 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.72
- Harvest Dates
- September 6 - 13, 2017
- Bottling Date
- January 16, 2019
- Release Date
- September 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 325 (9-Liter)
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Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red grape Pinot Noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine. Schramsberg pioneered the Blanc de Noirs style in the United States, producing the first such commercial American sparkler in 1967. The key to producing this Blanc de Noirs is our sourcing of pinot noir grapes from a vast and varied selection of cool-climate vineyards. Pinot Noir from Carneros and Anderson Valley combine with fruit from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots give zest and backbone to the blend.
Making a white wine from a red grape requires great carehand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle. With proper storage, this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even decades to come.
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is particularly well-suited to serve with a variety of foods, including soft and nutty cheeses, macadamia nut-crusted halibut, and pork tenderloin with fresh rosemary and lemon thyme.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions 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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2016 Blanc de Noirs (1 x 750 ml)
Making a white wine from a red grape requires great carehand-picked fruit, early morning harvest, optimal fruit maturity and delicate pressing. A balance of bright flavors, crisp acidity and minimal tannins is achieved. Barrel and malolactic fermentation of wine lots add richness and body. Yeast contact in the bottle harmonizes all the elements together in a mature, toasty style. The youthful fruit character of the wine will develop and soften with additional age in the bottle. With proper storage, this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even decades to come.
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is particularly well-suited to serve with a variety of foods, including soft and nutty cheeses, macadamia nut-crusted halibut, and pork tenderloin with fresh rosemary and lemon thyme.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions 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
The 2016 Blanc de Noirs expresses generous aromas of peach, toasted almond and fresh red apple, which gradually layer with fragrances of strawberry, citrus blossom and marzipan. A juicy entry generously coats the mid-palate with orange and vanilla spice, followed by crisp and tart flavors of raspberry, grapefruit and lemongrass. A lively and balanced acidity gives way to a clean, fresh and mouthwatering floral and mandarin orange finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 81% Pinot Noir, 19% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 42% Sonoma, 26% Napa, 26% Mendocino, 6% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 3 - September 27, 2016
- Barrel Fermentation
- 24%
- Alcohol
- 12.8%
- TA
- 0.85g/100mL
- pH
- 3.19
- RS
- 0.90 g/100mL
- Disgorging Dates
- October 2019 - July 2020
- Release Date
- December 15, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 10,130 (9-Liter)
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The 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 two-thirds the pressure of our other sparkling wines and presents a creamier texture with more exotic flavors. Schramsberg made its 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, depth and minerality of Sémillon. Aging on the yeast for two 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 U.S. State events, including President Reagans Second Inaugural Luncheon and President Obamas White House Dinner for Chinas President Jinping. Most recently, the Crémant Demi-sec was served at President Trumps White House dinner honoring French President Macron.
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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2016 Crémant Demi-Sec (1 x 750 ml)
Schramsberg Crémant Demi-sec has been served at many U.S. State events, including President Reagans Second Inaugural Luncheon and President Obamas White House Dinner for Chinas President Jinping. Most recently, the Crémant Demi-sec was served at President Trumps White House dinner honoring French President Macron.
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 2016 Crémant reveals developed aromas of sweet tropical mango, pineapple and papaya, complemented by hints of caramelized brown sugar, honeycomb and butterscotch. On entry the palate is creamy and balanced by a quenching acidity. Flavors of peach cobbler, lemon cream and vanilla are complemented by rich ripe pear, baked apple and crème brûlée. The long clean finish is refreshing with a delicious linger of white peach, yellow apple and sweet lime.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 63% Flora, 31% Chardonnay, 1% Pinot Noir
- County Composition
- 100% Napa
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Harvest Dates
- August 5 - September 12, 2016
- Barrel Fermentation
- 15%
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- TA
- 0.77 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.06
- RS
- 3.59 g/100 ml
- Disgorging Dates
- November 8 - 13, 2019
- Release Date
- January 1, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 2,376 (9-Liter)
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Blanc de Blancs (white from whites), made from Chardonnay, is the counterpart to the Blanc de Noirs (white from blacks), made from Pinot Noir. Blanc de Blancs was the first wine Schramsberg produced in 1965 and was America's first commercially produced Chardonnay-based brut sparkling wine. Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs gained international recognition in 1972 when then President Nixon served the wine at the historic "Toast to Peace" in Beijing, China.
The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp. Small lots of barrel fermented wines, some of which complete malolactic fermentation, are added to the stainless-steel fermented wines to create added complexity in the blended base wine. After undergoing a second fermentation in bottle, the wine then ages on its yeast lees for about two years prior to disgorgement. With its vibrant, fruitful and focused nature, this sparkling wine will maintain its freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even decades following its initial release.
While this wine can be enjoyed by itself as an apéritif, it is also perfect with fresh oysters and other shellfish, crab cakes, ceviche and grilled sea bass. It is also delicious with lemon chicken and Thai curries. Serve with aged Gouda or other hard cheeses, and as a counterpoint to soft triple creams.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. After a summer of heat spikes, harvest started in the beginning of August. Warm days and cool nights throughout harvest encouraged exceptional fruit development while maintaining bright acidity.
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New Release - 2017 Blanc de Blancs (1 x 750 ml)
The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp. Small lots of barrel fermented wines, some of which complete malolactic fermentation, are added to the stainless-steel fermented wines to create added complexity in the blended base wine. After undergoing a second fermentation in bottle, the wine then ages on its yeast lees for about two years prior to disgorgement. With its vibrant, fruitful and focused nature, this sparkling wine will maintain its freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even decades following its initial release.
While this wine can be enjoyed by itself as an apéritif, it is also perfect with fresh oysters and other shellfish, crab cakes, ceviche and grilled sea bass. It is also delicious with lemon chicken and Thai curries. Serve with aged Gouda or other hard cheeses, and as a counterpoint to soft triple creams.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. After a summer of heat spikes, harvest started in the beginning of August. Warm days and cool nights throughout harvest encouraged exceptional fruit development while maintaining bright acidity.
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Tasting notes
This 2017 Blanc de Blancs has bright aromas of Meyer lemon, golden apple, Bosc pear, marzipan and vanilla cookie, which intermingle with hints of warm pastry and cinnamon. Granny Smith apple, candied lemon, and baked pineapple bring fruit-ful notes to the mid-palate, ending with a long, clean and vibrant finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Chardonnay
- County Composition
- 72% Napa, 27% Sonoma, 1% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 9 - September 25, 2017
- Barrel Fermentation
- 23%
- Alcohol
- 12.2%
- TA
- 0.90 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.10
- RS
- 1.05 g/100 ml
- Release Date
- March 15, 2020
- Cases Produced
- 33,263 (9-Liter)
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The counterpart to our Mirabelle Brut, the Mirabelle Brut Rosé is a specially crafted blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Schramsberg’s select cool-climate vineyards in the Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast and Marin County areas of Northern California.
The grapes are picked by hand and gently pressed to provide superior quality juice for the production of this balanced, refreshing rosé bubbly. In the spring following the fall harvest, base wines are individually evaluated and carefully blended by our winemakers. Pinot Noir lots, including a few fermented with skin contact, provide brightness of berry fruit and body, while Chardonnay lots lend length and zest to the palate. Additional flavor depth and aromatic complexity results from the blending of base wine lots aged in barrels and tanks for one or more years. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and rests in Schramsberg’s historic Diamond Mountain caves for approximately two years. Following the en tirage aging, an extensive dosage trial process produces the ideal finishing touch, and the sparkling wine is ready to be enjoyed. The finished Brut Rosé exhibits fresh, elegant, and toasty aromas that lead into lively and delicious fruit flavors on the palate.
The multi-vintage Mirabelle Rosé is delicious on its own, and it also pairs well with everything from grilled salmon, country fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, Caprese salad, poke tuna, classic Hawaiian pizza or simple pastas.
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Mirabelle Brut Rosé (1 x 750 ml)
The grapes are picked by hand and gently pressed to provide superior quality juice for the production of this balanced, refreshing rosé bubbly. In the spring following the fall harvest, base wines are individually evaluated and carefully blended by our winemakers. Pinot Noir lots, including a few fermented with skin contact, provide brightness of berry fruit and body, while Chardonnay lots lend length and zest to the palate. Additional flavor depth and aromatic complexity results from the blending of base wine lots aged in barrels and tanks for one or more years. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and rests in Schramsberg’s historic Diamond Mountain caves for approximately two years. Following the en tirage aging, an extensive dosage trial process produces the ideal finishing touch, and the sparkling wine is ready to be enjoyed. The finished Brut Rosé exhibits fresh, elegant, and toasty aromas that lead into lively and delicious fruit flavors on the palate.
The multi-vintage Mirabelle Rosé is delicious on its own, and it also pairs well with everything from grilled salmon, country fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, Caprese salad, poke tuna, classic Hawaiian pizza or simple pastas.
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Tasting notes
The Mirabelle Rosé has generous aromas of watermelon, raspberry, and kumquat. The hints of glazed pear and apricot delicately join the bright bursting flavors of strawberry and red plum. The palate is tangy on entry with a mouthwatering acidity and a long, lingering finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 53% Chardonnay, 47% Pinot Noir
- County Composition
- 45% Napa, 40% Sonoma, 10% Mendocino, 5% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Vintage Blend
- 84% 2016, 16% aged reserve lots
- Alcohol
- 12.8%
- TA
- 0.77 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.05
- RS
- 0.97 g/100 ml
- Cases Produced
- 15,550 (9-Liter)
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Mirabelle is Schramsberg’s multi-vintage brut sparkling wine. This young, bright bubbly exhibits the crisp acidity and vibrant green apple/citrus fruit that is characteristic of cool-climate Chardonnay. Pinot Noir adds body, mid-palate and further richness of fruit flavor. Unlike our vintage bottlings, Mirabelle gains unique depth from blending additions of aged base wines, stored in barrels and tanks at the winery from prior vintages. These older lots add significant palate richness and aromatic complexity.
As with Schramsberg’s single-vintage sparkling wines, all grapes for Mirabelle are grown in the cool-climate pockets of California’s North Coast, including Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast and Marin County. The fruit is hand-picked in the early morning hours at optimal maturity. Individual lot fermentations allow the winemakers to carefully select the components that make up the finished blend. After bottle fermentation and about two years of aging en tirage, subsequent trials determine the ideal dosage to finish this brut style.
Mirabelle Brut works well as a dry apéritif and is also well-suited as an accompaniment to a broad range of foods, including oysters on the half shell, sushi, baked halibut, cheeses and cream-based pasta dishes.
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Mirabelle (1 x 750 ml)
As with Schramsberg’s single-vintage sparkling wines, all grapes for Mirabelle are grown in the cool-climate pockets of California’s North Coast, including Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast and Marin County. The fruit is hand-picked in the early morning hours at optimal maturity. Individual lot fermentations allow the winemakers to carefully select the components that make up the finished blend. After bottle fermentation and about two years of aging en tirage, subsequent trials determine the ideal dosage to finish this brut style.
Mirabelle Brut works well as a dry apéritif and is also well-suited as an accompaniment to a broad range of foods, including oysters on the half shell, sushi, baked halibut, cheeses and cream-based pasta dishes.
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Tasting notes
This Mirabelle Brut has generous fruitful aromas of red apple, pineapple and pear, followed by nuances of warm caramel and vanilla. In the mouth, there are flavors of guava and papaya, followed by Mandarin orange and Meyer lemon. The palate is crisp on entry with a citrus acidity and a lingering finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 56% Chardonnay, 44% Pinot Noir
- County Composition
- 47% Napa, 39% Sonoma, 9% Mendocino, 5% Marin
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Vintage Blend
- 84% 2016, 16% aged reserve lots
- Alcohol
- 12.6%
- TA
- 0.75 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.23
- RS
- 1.05 g/100 ml
- Cases Produced
- 6,250 (9-Liter)
