Andrew Meyer

9.5

Fantastic wine here. — 18 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured. This is actually 86% Chardonnay with Pinot Noir making up the balance. Despite the same 8-year tirage as the “Noirs”, this comes across quite a bit fresher with less of the funky oxidative notes and more of the richer, rounded fruit. White peach, lemon meringue, brioche and minerals. Very nice indeed. — 6 months ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.7

The 99 was fresher, acid more lively and more effervescent. The 00 was more toasty and savory — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.2

I love bringing out things like this because I like to hear what people think. Tasted blind at a table of five. Asked for origin and, if brazen enough, producer. One person admitted their sparkling palate was not good enough, 2 including myself already knew what this was, the other did not guess but consumed his glass rather quickly and even refilled. The only person who was bold enough guessed J Schram. So, I give you J Schram at 60% off! Smaller bubbles, hint of nuttiness, green apple at first that settles to a honeydew melon. Finishes with a little bit of tart, a little bit of acidity, and a little bit of dryness. Very crisp. Couldn't hold a candle to France's best? No way, but this is not the intent. One of my secret weapons to very inexpensive sparklers that do the job extremely well. — 6 years ago

with Shay

Janice in Livermore

9.2

2007 Christmas! — 4 months ago

Jeff Kinney

9.7

Really good — 9 months ago

Deborah M

9.3

2013 J. Schram Blancs - 87% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir. Schram Blancs are aged for 8 years on the yeast in their historic Diamond Mountain caves. This wine can be served as an aperitif or enjoyed with food. Definitely some toasty brioche and lemon curd happening. Easy to smile about this one when it gives you fantastic zippy acidity and elegance, both at the same time.

Who knew I would enjoy champagne and sparkling wines this much?! Oh has my palate evolved.
— a year ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured. This is actually 90% Pinot Noir with Chardonnay making up the balance. The 2014 “Noirs” pours a light copper color. It’s a much richer, gastronomic wine compared to the standard BdN but 3x the time on lees will typically do that. The nose has quite an oxidative character with some stewed raspberries, bruised strawberries, almonds, and brioche. — 6 months ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Happy Father’s Day! — 10 months ago

Mikey T

9.0

Minor leagues compared to the J Schram or the Billecarte but nothing stopped the two of us from polishing off this magnum on Friday night. No regrets come Saturday morning. — 5 years ago