Sparkling Pointe

Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2014

Shay A
9.3

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.
— 11 days ago

Vanessa, Somm and 23 others liked this
jesus g

jesus g Influencer Badge

Just a stunner! Shines bright, but maintains an opulent and round presence
Shay A

Shay A Influencer Badge Premium Badge

@jesus g : The opulent and round presence is what I love with this sparkler, being able to do all of that while keeping it bright and nervy! 👏🏼🤘🏼

Château La Pointe

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2024

79 M 21 CF
Monty and peppery nose.
On the mouth fresh and lean.
Finish slightly short.
— 3 months ago

Paul liked this

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2019

Yum. Hit the spot after a long week. — 5 days ago

Doug, Dave and 10 others liked this

Argyle

Extended Tirage Willamette Valley Sparkling Blend

likely not great storage history but it’s showing nicely regardless. 2004 enjoyed 6/2025. brioche, sour cherry. — 22 days ago

Laura and Shay liked this

Gruet Winery

Sauvage Zéro Dosage Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

bright and v dry with an almost grassy acidity sparkling wine from new mexico — notes of pear and apple.

it’s a great fresh pairing for a weekend brunch.
— a month ago

Iron Horse Vineyards

Wedding Cuvée Sparkling Blend 2019

V Day wine, dangerously drinkable, fruity — 5 months ago

Renardat-Fâche

Cerdon Bugey Sparkling Rosé Poulsard Gamay 2023

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 pours a red-salmon color with a moderate mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mostly ripe fruit, similar to confected strawberry and raspberry soda pop. On the palate, the wine is off-dry with medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and has some nice minerals too. This is a ridiculously easy quaffer. Drink now. — 9 days ago

Lyle, Zach and 8 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

Severn Goodwin Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Bugey is the perfect summer wine region, I've had this bottle, but my palate leans towards the Patrick Bottex version, it seems to have more life. Either way, it's a win.
Jay Kline

Jay Kline Influencer Badge Premium Badge

It’s the ultimate summer quaffer

Iron Horse Vineyards

Brut X Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Sparkling Blend 2020

Brioche, pears, with a nice bold, crisp touch. — 3 months ago