Another tasty JSchram. While the prices keep climbing, these are very consistent US sparklers with a big house feel (vs the grower profile sparkling wines like Westborn, Haliotide, older Ultramarine, etc).
81% Pinot noir, 19% Chardonnay; 8g/l dosage
I’ve been enjoying the JSchram wines for a long time and a character I always get from them is a distinct cheesy/leesy aromatic. Roasted honey nut cashews, spiced apple, pear, and toasty vanilla. Richly balanced on the palate with honeyed tropical fruit, sea salt, and finishes slightly yeasty with a truffle note. The dosage, while on the high side for what I enjoy, brings out nice texture and length. Well made and ready to go.
I enjoy the JSchram Noir (formerly Schramsberg Reserve) on the younger side and the JSchram Blanc with a little age. — 17 days ago
one of my favourites — 8 days ago
I stand that this is the first vintage of J Lohr of Hilltop its still a life of 29 years a well made wine love it — 16 days ago
v22. Very good.!continues the tradition of over delivering! Saline, tropical fruit and vanilla nose. Buttery tropical fruit. Long, creamy, oaky finish. Hard to pass up! — a month ago
Really smooth and rich flavor of the grapes. Have to try it again and focus on the flavor. — a month ago
Tom Garland
+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A wonderful dark ruby red color. On the nose: jammy plum/dark cherry, floral, graphite, sandalwood, crushed stone. Taste: drinking great...silky, opulent, balanced wine with blackberry jam, cherry, earth, currants, and a peppery, saline-mineral long dry finish. YUM! — a day ago