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Schramsberg 2004 J. Schram Rosé Sparkling (North Coast)
- $130
An awesome rosé, just a tremendous feat. Made from 11 vineyards in 4 counties, it shows a masterful art of the blend. Insanely rich in toasted bread and lees, showing the influence of six years in the bottle. A tremendous core of strawberries, raspberries, orange zest, roasted macadamia, roasted coconut, pear liqueur and honey lasts into the finish. Despite the…
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Schramsberg 1994 Reserve Late Disgorged Sparkling (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $200
This is a gigantic wine, but it’s so well structured and refined, so beautiful, you can drink it now and fall in love with it. It’s perfectly balanced, enormously complex and not too sweet; the highest-scoring California sparkler we’ve ever tasted, blending rich toasty notes with well-ripened fruit. This fabulous wine should come together, mellow and gain…
— W.E.
(12/31/2005)
Schramsberg 2004 J. Schram Sparkling (North Coast)
- Cellar Selection
- $100
Don’t even think about opening this brut for at least six years and probably far longer. Made from 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir, it’s rich and full-bodied, with elaborately ripe flavors of tangerines, raspberries, roasted almonds and coconut, brioche, honey and vanilla. Good as it is, it simply needs time for everything to transmute into magic.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Schramsberg 2000 Reserve Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
An astonishingly brilliant bubbly, one of the best ever from Schramsberg or indeed any California winery, this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend strikes with sheer beauty. It’s so delicate and refined yet so powerful, defining Champagne qualities of finesse and elegance. Rewarding now, but the parts are far from melding. Best 2007–2012.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
Schramsberg 2002 J. Schram Sparkling (North Coast)
- Cellar Selection
- $100
The best of Schramsberg’s current bubblies, for the smoothness and finesse of its mousse and subtlety of flavor, high acidity and impeccable structure. Mainly Chardonnay, with 17% Pinot Noir, it shows a minerally firmness to the grilled peach, pear, green apple tart, pineapple and toasty, yeasty flavors. This should develop seamlessly over the next 10 years or longer.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Schramsberg 2005 Brut Sparkling (Sonoma Coast)
- Online Exclusive
- $70
A brilliant brut, comprised of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It displays the qualities of dryness and yeastiness, with complex flavors of limes, vanilla and a touch of raspberry. The mousse is very fine, while the acidity is extraordinarily clean and brisk. Beautiful now, and should age for many years.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Schramsberg 2001 J. Schram Sparkling (North Coast)
- $100
Pretty much as gorgeous as California bubbly gets. It’s dry and yeasty and rich in citrus, peach and apple flavors, with an enormously fine structure. Feels smooth as silk, clean as a whistle, with a delicate but complex mousse. Young and vibrant, with mouthwatering acidity, this Champagne-like brut should develop bottle complexity through 2013, at least.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
Schramsberg 1998 J. Schram Sparkling (Napa County)
- $80
Ultra-refined, super-elegant, the superlatives go on and on. Pours clear and bright, with the most subtle and inviting aromas, all dough and smoke and custardy vanilla with that tease of strawberry. So silky and light on the palate, airy, like silk, and perfectly dosed to a smooth dryness. You will find youthful acidity and scour on the finish, suggesting a wine…
— S.H.
(12/31/2004)
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