Schramsberg Vineyards
Methode Traditionnelle Brut Blanc de Blancs
North Coast, California, USA
Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice!
Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice!
Apr 5th, 2025Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. Coming off their highly successful recent vintages, the 2016 is also 100% Chardonnay straw with aromas of floral stone fruits and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a lingering finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice!
Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. Coming off their highly successful recent vintages, the 2016 is also 100% Chardonnay straw with aromas of floral stone fruits and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a lingering finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice!
Jul 20th, 2020Beautiful pale yellow, with intense bubble flow. Pineapple, tropical notes, acidic with dry quick finish.
Beautiful pale yellow, with intense bubble flow. Pineapple, tropical notes, acidic with dry quick finish.
Jan 1st, 2019
Might show better in a year or two. Toasty balanced with citrus notes.
Might show better in a year or two. Toasty balanced with citrus notes.
Jan 6th, 2018While chatting with winemaker and proprietor, Hugh Davies, I asked him what he thought about zero dosage, extra brut sparkling wines. He told me that his wines have more than enough acidity due to cooler maritime climate, after tasting the Blanc de Blancs I'm inclined to agree. A shift in the 1.0g/L dosage would indeed result in a wine that is too austere. This 2012 is superbly balanced, with sappiness and weight at the core balanced by pent-up acidity and notes of lemon pith, saline, ginger, and brioche. Sample
While chatting with winemaker and proprietor, Hugh Davies, I asked him what he thought about zero dosage, extra brut sparkling wines. He told me that his wines have more than enough acidity due to cooler maritime climate, after tasting the Blanc de Blancs I'm inclined to agree. A shift in the 1.0g/L dosage would indeed result in a wine that is too austere. This 2012 is superbly balanced, with sappiness and weight at the core balanced by pent-up acidity and notes of lemon pith, saline, ginger, and brioche. Sample
1 person found it helpfulSep 20th, 2015
Citrus nose, gold look, flavors apple, lemon, mineral, crisp, great acids
Citrus nose, gold look, flavors apple, lemon, mineral, crisp, great acids
Dec 25th, 2016two of Cali's great tastes tasting great together: deeply flavorful #Schramsberg bubbly with a generous #Castroville artichoke
two of Cali's great tastes tasting great together: deeply flavorful #Schramsberg bubbly with a generous #Castroville artichoke
Sep 27th, 2016Alwsys one of my favorite domestic sparklers... Bright green apple, lemon and sour dough
Alwsys one of my favorite domestic sparklers... Bright green apple, lemon and sour dough
Oct 13th, 2015
Classic. Good apple, brioche, and citrus.
Classic. Good apple, brioche, and citrus.
Sep 30th, 2015