2009 J. Schram Six-pack (6 X 750 ml)
From the inception of Schramsberg’s efforts in 1965, the winery has sought to achieve the greatest elegance and individuality possible in our sparkling wines. J. Schram epitomizes Schramsberg’s philosophy to create a wine in which no effort has been spared and no care has been omitted. Representing only 3% of the winery’s 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 Schramsberg’s 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, enriching aromas and infusing creaminess on the palate. Our J. Schram is aged for over seven years on the yeast in Schramsberg’s 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, tangy and sharp cheeses, seafood brochettes, cedar-planked lobster, mesquite-grilled quail, or Serrano ham & porcini risotto.
Tasting notes
The 2009 J. Schram opens with bright aromas of pear, pineapple and apricot, followed by nuances of custard, peach cobbler, and almond. The elegant palate features fruitful elements of apple, melon, papaya and lemon verbena. The persistent finish is driven by generous and bright acidity.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 86% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir
- County Composition
- 50% Sonoma, 41% Napa, 5% Mendocino, 4% Marin
- Principal Chardonnay Blocks
- Sonoma County: Horseshoe Bend, Keefer; Napa-Carneros: Schwarze, Jones
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Harvest Dates
- August 10 - September 29, 2009
- Barrel Fermentaion
- 27%
- Alcohol
- 13.3%
- TA
- 0.89 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.01
- RS
- 1.09 g/100mL
- Bottling Date
- April 13, 2010
- Aging
- 7 years
- Disgorge Date
- December 5 - 14, 2017
- Release Date
- April 1, 2018
- Cases Produced
- 2,370 (9-Liter)
