Search results for Schramsberg Vineyards : Wine Enthusiast add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2006 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this bubbly is dry, elegant and will take some bottle age. It has rich and complex, but subtle, flavors of grilled peaches, pears, brioche, vanilla and smoke, with a spicy finish." - S.H. December 31, 2009 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2006 Brut Rosé, North Coast "A beautiful blush wine, both to look at and to drink. The color is “the partridge’s eye,” and in the mouth, the wine is fully dry, crisp and subtle in raspberries, tangerines, vanilla, brioche and spices." - S.H. December 31, 2009 winereviewonline.com add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2006 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Some years I like Schramsberg's Blanc de Noirs better, but historically they're best known for this wine. It's a good vintage, with a crisp attack of Meyer lemon that spreads on the midpalate, bringing some toast and a hint of earth on the finish." - W. Blake Gray December 15, 2009 winereviewonline.com add to summary 93 points Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Schramsberg blends wines from more than 90 separately handled vineyard blocks to create this, its top Chardonnay-based wine. It's a blend of 77% Chardonnnay and 23% Pinot Noir, with 48% of the grapes coming from Napa. It's toasty and opulent, with notes of coconut, apple pie with the crust and molasses. Proprietor Hugh Davies says this can be cellared for 20 more years, although it's drinking very well right now." - W. Blake Gray December 15, 2009 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary Top 100 wines of 2009 Schramsberg - 2006 Brut Rosé, North Coast "An aggressive rosé and one of the best in a while from the Davies' historic label. With fresh strawberry and lemon confit, and cinnamon toast, plus a juicy citrus kick on the finish. Has weight for a meal, and leesy accents that give it real depth." - Jon Bonné December 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut, North Coast "Its rich, nicely yeasted, not-too-fruity aromas have a certain finesse that begs comparison to the genuine article from France, but, once in the mouth, a bit of extra fruitiness plainly testifies to the wine's local provenance. Its underlying notes of fresh apples, mildly stated green peaches and fresh breads and chalk are well-supported by its persistent stream of small bubbles." - Charles Olken November 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 88 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "While its Mirabelle running mate may have a slight tilt to Gaulle, this buoyant bottling is not anything but indelibly marked by its gregarious California fruit. It still has some room for a few yeasty highlights, but its compass is fixed on fresh cherries, and its creamy mousse and integral acids make it wonderfully drinkable." - Charles Olken November 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2006 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "This attractive Blanc de Blancs manages at one and the same time to be loaded with character yet remains also on the energetic, well-fruited side. Its aromas are more creamy than "old yeasty" with notes of chalk and vanilla sitting in for the toasty notes that come with longer aged wines. Firm and abundant in its foamy, insistent mousse, this buoyant wine has the richness to go with foods like chicken in cream sauces and the acidity to make it a stellar mate to tangy shellfish dishes." - Charles Olken November 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2006 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast "A full dose of creamy yeast backed up by light, directly cherryish notes and by hints of burnt paper and baked brioche brands this wine as the real thing. It is explosively bubbled and is bristling with acidity and becomes a trifle hard and austere, yet it counters that minor bother with a minerally streak and a long finish." - Charles Olken November 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2006 Brut Rosé, North Coast "This bright, crisply balanced sparkler features a good measure of zesty, cherry-like fruit and speaks to yeastiness in comparatively hushed tones. It is not one of the more complex bottlings in the Schramsberg portfolio, but it is an engaging, wholly gulpable effort whose strong suits are freshness and balance." - Charles Olken November 2009 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2005 Crémant, Demi-sec, North Coast "Anyone on the lookout for a sweeter bubbly would be well advised to give this one a look. It is nicely balanced, charged by a fine and long- lasting mousse and exhibits complexing, champenized accents of soy, vanilla and toasted bread sitting confidently atop its central candied apple fruit. It would work with many oriental dishes and also alongside a pear tart." - Charles Olken November 2009 Wine Spectator add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2006 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Boldly flavored, but with a crisp, delicate body and a soft pink color. Notes of strawberry, graham cracker and spice linger on the fresh finish." - Tim Fish Nov 15, 2009 Wine Spectator Insider add to summary 90 points view  Schramsberg - 2006 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Boldly flavored, but with a crisp, delicate body and a soft pink color. Notes of strawberry, graham cracker and spice linger on the fresh finish. " - Tim Fish September 30, 2009 Orange County Home Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs “Has aromas of peaches and apricots. There’s lovely cherry richness on the palate. Delicious with nut crusted halibut or crab cakes.” - Marlene Rossman December 2007 Colorado Wine News add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Aromas of toast, apple, lemon peel, and yeast introduce big, forward, bright, juicy apple-lemon flavors that finish medium-broad and medium-long. It has good mousse and is well balanced, structured, and integrated. Tasty." July-September 2009 Colorado Wine News add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Crémant, Demi-sec, North Coast "A nose of toast, dough, baked apple, and a hint of sour cherry precede flavors of the same except no cherry and with added hints of vanilla and peach and just the slightest sweet accent. The medium-broad, medium-long finish has persistent toast and dough. Well put together. Tasty." July-September 2009 Colorado Wine News add to summary Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "It is much more reserved or restrained than the Reserve bottling and opens with toast, custard apple, yeast, and a hint of lemon that introduces flavors of lemon, lemon peel, toast, red apple, yeast, and a touch of spice which carry through the long, broad finish. Big but elegant with good mousse, structure, integration, and balance. Very good." July-September 2009 Colorado Wine News add to summary Best Wine Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "An attractive nose of toast, yeast, foie gras, almonds, and a touch of oak leads to flavors of lemon, green apple, foie gras, toast, yeast, and note of oak. All carry through the long, broad finish. Big and very California in style, it has good structure, balance, and integration and good mousse. Excellent." July-September 2009 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 88 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut, North Coast "This brand is a sort of junior label for Schramsberg, one of California’s premier sparkling wine houses. It’s quite a good bubbly, showing plenty of balance and finesse, with rich, dry flavors of yeast, citrus fruits and vanilla." - Steve Heimoff July 2009 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "Here’s a very rich, full-bodied blush bubbly that really satisfies for sheer deliciousness. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, its creamy texture holds flavors of limes, raspberries, vanilla and yeasty lees. The price is not inexpensive, but it’s a good value in a sparkling wine of this quality." - Steve Heimoff July 2009 Quarterly Review of Wines Annual California Best of the Best add to summary 5 stars, Co-Best of Show Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "Big, rich, creamy, with fig, and yeasty-brioche flavors, and a lively, long, and complex finish." - QRW Tasting Panel Summer 2009 Robb Report add to summary Best of the Best Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Aromas of apple blossom and tropical fruit lie atop the creamy scent of hazelnut gelato, while the wine's delicate effervescence teases the tongue with flavors of fresh peach, lime sorbet, and pineapple." - Brett Anderson June 2009 Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast “Floral peach and lemon peel, with rich lemon carrying on through a bright, brittle finish.” Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast “Light on its feet, with crisp strawberry and cherry fruit, with a hint of toasted almond in the finish.” Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast “Plum and strawberry, delicate and crisp.” Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Crémant, Demi-sec, North Coast “Sweet floral-apple flowers- and succulent and juicy in the mouth. A lighter sparkler meant for the dessert table. Fruit tarts. Custards. Crème brûlée!” Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram “Vibrant, with fresh hay and pineapple up front, followed closely by orange peel, lemon peel, and a fair hit if yeasty toastiness that keeps all that fruit from being released aimlessly into the atmosphere.” Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve “There is a subtle hint of cherry and berry in the nose-the wine is about 75% Pinot Noir-with sweet hay and bread dough and cola in the middle and on into the finish.” Spring 2009 The Tasting Panel add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Fresh and smooth with bright, generous fruit and open flavors." February 2009 Wine News add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Golden ale hue; very active stream of fine bubbles. Scents of lemon and vanilla with a hint of pear nectar. Foamy on entry with stone fruit and citrus-tinged acidity. Very tart and drying close with a sweet vanilla highlight." December/January 2008-2009 Sunset Magazine add to summary Veggie Friendly Wines Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Crisp apple and creamy lemon blend with stone fruit and a yummy toasted character." - Sara Schneider January 2009 California Grapevine add to summary 92 points Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Attractive, yeasty, nutty, appley aroma that developed a toasty character with airing; baked apple and stone fruit flavors with persistent effervescence and a full, rich mouthfeel. Very highly recommended" December 2008 - January 2009 California Grapevine add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "Attractive, earthy, yeasty, apple and pear aroma...frothy, creamy, apple and citrus flavors with persistent effervescence; slightly tart on the finish. Very highly recommended." December 2008 - January 2009 i-WineReview add to summary 93 points Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve The 2001 Reserve is one of the finest sparkling wines we have tasted from Schramsberg. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, and barrel fermented, it displays a rich golden color and a complex nose of hazelnut, toast, and melon-like fruit. Almost Burgundian in character it offers a moderately crisp attack with some dried fruit and oxidative notes of apple and pear. Will pair nicely with many main course dish like roasted chicken or duck. Report 12 Wine News add to summary 88 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "Vibrant copper hue; fine bubbles. Fresh scents of black cherry and strawberry with secondary nuances of vanilla and gingerbread. Cream flavors of wild cherry and raspberry. Notes of vanilla and apple cider in the fading close." December/January 2008-09 Wine Spectator add to summary 93 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "A rosé with serious intentions, this has a delicate pink hue and floral strawberry and spicy yeast roll aromas. The flavors show good focus, offering raspberry, Gala apple, ginger and fig flavors." - Tim Fish December 15, 2008 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast “Made from 100% Chardonnay, this sparkler is just delicious, a versatile wine to have by itself, with savories, sushi or the most elegant meals. Crisp and balanced, it has rich flavors of pineapples, peach jam, brioche and vanilla, with a smoky edge.” December 31, 2008 California Grapevine add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast Attractive, toasty, yeasty, appley aroma; flavors of citrus and green apple with persistent bubbles and a slightly creamy mouth feel; slightly tart finish. Very highly recommended. December 2008/January 2009 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 87 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "With a pretty peach-blush color, this shows a fine balance, as the crisp acidity tones down the forward fruit flavors. The dosage gives a honeyed edge to the strawberry, cherry skin, peach, green apple, crème brûlée and brioche flavors." December 31, 2008 Wine News add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Pale coral hue; medium bubbles. Compels aromas of guava blossom, bergamot and vanilla. Juicy flavors of raspberry and Granny smith apple. Tart cherry juice notes in the close." December/January 2008-09 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 95 points Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram “Pretty much as gorgeous as California bubbly gets. It’s dry and yeasty and rich in citrus, peach and apply 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.” December 31, 2008 Wine News add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Both elegant and powerful. Bouquet of fresh-baked bread, persimmon, sliced green apple, lime and tropical fruits. Finely balanced flavors of grapefruit and lime with thirst-quenching acidity and a hint of fresh ginger. A vin de garde." December - January 2008-09 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 94 points Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve “A gorgeous sparkling wine that shows real Champagne quality in its dryness and creamy, yeasty complexity. Made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, it flatters the palate with lush flavors of raspberries, oranges, limes, pears, brioche, vanilla and cinnamon honey. Delicious and compelling now, this rich bubbly should develop additional bottle complexity over the next decade.” December 31, 2008 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 94 points, Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2008: #73 Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram Rosé “Has a pretty copper-partridge color and is very dry, with crisp, mouthwatering acidity and a yeasty, leesy tartness. Flavorwise, this bubbly is about subtle raspberries, cherry skin, tangerine, brioche and vanilla. Feels a bit full-bodied and juvenile now. The suggestion is ageability. Try after 2012 if you can properly cellar.” December 31, 2008 Santé Magazine add to summary Prestige Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Rich bouquet of green almonds and vanilla with hints of yeast. Lush, sensual, and complex with mild acidity; full bodied with a long elegant finish." Holiday 2008 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary 2 1/2 stars Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Winemakers Hugh Davies and Craig Roemer added small lots of barrel- and malolactic-fermented wine, which Schramsberg first produced in 1965. Focused aromas of stone, pencil lead, sweet bread dough, lemon rind and hints of yeast. Ripe fruit palate with orange rind on the long finish. Widely available." December 12, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary 2 stars Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast "In 1967, Schramsberg pioneered the first Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine in the United States. This true blanc de noirs is has no color except a tinge of gold. Minerally, with bright lemon, orange, green apple and herb. Ripe fruit, with a slightly creamy palate. Pinot Noir with 10 percent Chardonnay; partial malolactic fermentation. Widely available." December 12, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary Top Sparkling Wine 2008 Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "Once again the Davies family's Diamond Mountain winery delivers with its nonvintage offering, this time rosé. Rich strawberry, roasted orange and spun sugar lead to lively, tangy peach flavors. Great tenacity on the palate, thanks in part to 48 percent Pinot Noir that adds depth." December 7, 2008 i-WineReview add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Blanc de Blancs was Schramsberg’s first bubbly, winning accolades back in 1965 and continuing to the present. This delicious bright, lemon gold wine has a ripe apple nose and a ripe, rich attack. Soft and creamy on the attack with a complex, autolytic character and hazelnut flavors on the rich, flavorful palate." December 2008 Wine News add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast Golden ale hue; active stream of fine bubbles. Fresh nose of golden apple, peach juice and light lemon scents. Creamy entry with focused pear and lemon-lime rind nuances. Drying close with a confined creamy, lime-accented acidity. December 2008 - January 2009 i-WineReview add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "This Brut Rosé is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay. It is medium salmon in color and displays light red berry fruit and tart cranberry aromas. On the palate it offers semi-fruity red berries in a straightforward format with a dry finish." December 2008 i-WineReview add to summary 87 points Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs "Pale yellow blend of Pinot Noir and a touch of Chardonnay. With a provenance of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino, the Blanc de Noirs was the first wine of its type produced in America, in 1967. It displays a nose of gardenias and white pepper and has a fine, creamy texture with pleasant, subtle flavors of water crackers, toasted almonds, and tangy lemon. This wine would go well with a substantial fish like salmon or halibut." December 2008 i-WineReview add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2004 Crémant, Demi-sec "Made predominantly from the varietal Flora with a touch of Gewurztraminer, this Crémant is off-dry but definitely not sweet. It’s bright lemon gold in color with a lively bead; aromas of caramel and citrus with a hint of banana on the nose; and offers a rich, creamy, soft and round attack with honeyed chamomile flavors and a touch of sweetness. Would pair well with crème brûlée and fruit tarts." December 2008 Wine News add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "Spice and brioche aromas with wisps of nectarine and pear. Flavors of sweet, zesty stone fruit supported by sharply focused tangelo, ruby grapefruit and lemon citrus. Forty percent barrel fermentation of the base wine and five years on the yeast add smoky, toasty notes." December - January 2008-09 i-WineReview add to summary 94 points Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram "First released in 1992, this is Schramsberg’s premier Chardonnay based sparkler. Fermented in both oak and stainless steel and aged five years in Diamond Mountain caves, this may be California’s best Champagne-style wine. Deep gold in color with autolytic aromas of caramel, yeast and baguette, the J. Schram has very fine bubbles with rich, ripe apple pie and crème brûlée flavors. An exceptional wine that should be paired with exceptional food!" December 1, 2008 Wine Spectator add to summary 92 points view  Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "A bold, rich style, with aromas of yeasty cinnamon roll and ripe golden apple, backing it up with refinement and structure. Flavors of Asian pear, with hints of lime and fresh ginger, linger awhile." - Tim Fish November 30, 2008 Wine Spectator Online add to summary 91 points view  Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "Shows substance and refinement, with rich aromas of baked pear, fresh ginger and spicy toast. The flavors are rich and full-bodied, with lingering notes of hazelnut, vanilla cream and cinnamon." - Tim Fish November 30, 2008 Epicurious.com add to summary Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "Compelling red-berry aromas are following with zesty flavors in this all-purpose holiday sparkler." - Leslie Sbrocco November 14, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "In all ways a true Rose, this weighty, salmon-hued effort balances fairly deep fruit with lots of very evident yeast. It is very dry, enlivened by an impressive stream of tiny bubbles and well-balanced from front to back, and its relatively refined edge of firm finishing tannin is perfectly buffered by lingering fruit." November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Although its suggestions of chalk and stones and green, slightly citrusy fruit are very much the stuff of classic Blanc de Blancs, Schramsberg's latest goes a step further than most in terms of richness and ups the ante by way of its considerable yeast. Very dry and austere in the way of its genre, it is firm and frothy with lots of life and seems a genuine candidate for improving with a bit of time in the bottle." November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 92 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast "Yet another sparkling success from Schramsberg, it joins the cast of Pinot Noir based bottlings setting the pace among the winery's current releases. This one is full of brisk, slightly steely fruit and lightly toasty, yeast autolysis character, and like its mates is impeccably and insistently bubbled. It will be delightful as a pre-pre-prandial aperitif yet has the depth to stand up to light first courses." November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 92 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "The little brother to J. Schram Rose, this younger version is more oriented to Pinot Noir, which results in both greater frontal fruitiness here and a slight increase in heft. This wine is full of outgoing charm and richness with a fresh yeast accent and a mouthful of bubbles, and it is the wine to choose for informal occasions when the J. Schram would ask for more serious contemplation. It has been a consistent winner in these pages and is again. " November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "Long on the aged yeastiness of classic Methode Champenoise with scattered suggestions of buttered toast showing here and there, it is crisp and weighty and slightly austere all at the same time..." November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 91 points Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve "On the one hand showing lots of yeasty richness and toast in the nose that speaks to time on the yeast, but, on the other, a surprisingly young and vibrant wine once in the mouth, this bottling counts a very fine, long-lasting mousse and cleansing acids among its many competing virtues. Given the winery's track record for making wines that will age, we expect that this one will find an even more seamless fit of its pieces down the line." November 1, 2008 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 95 points Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram Rosé "Its light, coppery pink hue may not be the look of a classic Rose, but in all other ways this impressive sparkler is just that. Deep and very well-filled with a wealth of incisive, cherry-like fruit played against plentiful and very rich elements of autolyzed yeast, it is solid and remarkably refined at the same time and reveals a bit more with each sip. Dry, firmly structured and able to stand up to a range of special dishes, it will make splendid drinking with dishes ranging from salmon filets to duck breasts." November 1, 2008 Food & Wine Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Blancs American Wine Awards '08: 'Outstanding' "This Napa Valley pioneer's all-Chardonnay sparkler, which President Richard Nixon served on his epic visit to China, sticks to a classically European style: firm, racy and a touch austere, with notes of citrus and tropical melon." - Richard Nalley October, 2008 Claude Kolm's The Fine Wine Review add to summary 92 points, A+ Schramsberg - 2001 J. Schram "J. Schram is the top-of-the-line wine at Schramsberg, and this 2001 is head and shoulders above any California sparkling wine that I can recall having tasted. The nose shows brioche, green apple, and a touch of grapefruit peel that with time becomes peach. In the mouth, the wine is lively and energetic with pure, deep lemony flavors and plenty of energy." October 1, 2008 winereviewonline.com add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "A blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay, this is a substantial Champagne-styled bubbly that will be best appreciated at the dinner table. It offers deep, dry, but fruit-forward flavors, with a toasty bouquet and impressive length. I always enjoy sparkling wine with soup, as the bubbles provide a textural counterpoint, and I enjoyed this one recently on a steamy summer evening with a bowl of cool gazpacho. It tasted wonderful!" - Paul Lukacs August 19, 2008 The Midwest Wine Connection add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast "Lively and full-bodied. Do you expect anything else but quality from Schramsberg? Always dependable and always good." August 1, 2008 Santé Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Salmon pink with lively, bright strawberry on the palate; dry finish of apple and citrus. Smoked salmon." July/August 2008 The Midwest Wine Connection add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "Always one of our favorite California sparkling wine. For something different, try it with Tiramisu that doesn't have too much run. Whole Foods sells some excellent Tiramisu." July 1, 2008 Bon Appetit add to summary Hot Bottles Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast "A superb food wine with delicate cranberry and strawberry flavors and a hint of spice on the finish." - Heather John June 2008 Wilson Daniels Ltd. add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Blancs, North Coast “The length of the 2005 growing season allowed for the development of ripe fruit character. Fresh crisp apple, lemon chiffon and juicy pineapple all come to mind. Suggestions of warm brioche and hazelnut lead way to a pleasing palate bursting with ripe apple, key lime and plump apricot. The 2005 Blanc de Blancs finishes with refreshing acidity and a quenching palate.” - Winemakers Hugh Davies and Craig Roemer Wilson Daniels Ltd. add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Blanc de Noirs, North Coast “The relatively cool growing season of 2005 gives us a Blanc de Noirs with alluring flavors of sweet ginger, white gooseberry, and a dollop of mandarin orange. Aromas of peach melba and toasted almond introduce subtle hints of fresh raspberry and Bing cherry. The luscious mid palate entices with bright acidity and depth followed by an elegant balanced finish.” - Winemakers Hugh Davies and Craig Roemer Wilson Daniels Ltd. add to summary Schramsberg - 2005 Brut Rosé, North Coast “The unusually long growing season of 2005 helped to accentuate fruitful Pinot Noir characteristics. A vibrant generous essence of fresh strawberry and brambleberry is knit seamlessly with nuances of warm berry cobbler and panna cotta. The palate is rich and inviting with ripe bursting wild berry and ruby grapefruit flavors and it lingers with balanced acidity” - Winemakers Hugh Davies and Craig Roemer Wilson Daniels Ltd. add to summary Schramsberg - 2001 Reserve “Spiced aromas of gingerbread and brioche lend density and richness to the varied fruitful notes of dried guava, peach and pear. Flavors of tangerine, mandarin orange and ruby red grapefruit deliver quenching zestiness that melds comfortably with a creamy, caramelized essence that lingers with persistence on the palate.” - Winemakers Hugh Davies and Craig Roemer Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Best of Show view  Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “Big, rich, figgy, bread-doughy mouthful – major-league stuff !” Spring 2008 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary 2 1/2 stars Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "This may be a good transitional wine to Champagne, as one panelist notes. It has more overt Chardonnay, some vanilla notes and a tough of lees on the nose with orange-raspberry marmalade, citrus zest and apple skin flavors. A touch herbal, oxidative and astringent at moments, it nonetheless is interesting and refreshing." February 1, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary 2 stars Schramsberg - 2004 Brut Rosé "Notes of fino sherry, berries and vanilla cream on the nose are backed by tangy tangerine and yeast notes on the palate. There are hints of strawberry on the long tart finish." February 1, 2008 Food & Wine Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast "As far back as 1880, Schramsberg was making wine in Napa Valley, though it wasn't until 1951 that the estate began producing sparkling wines. Ever since then, it has been one of America's most reliable producers, making wines like this pale, orangey-pink rosé, with its gently spicy raspberry fruit and firm zesty acidity." January 2008 Wine Spectator add to summary 88 points Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs “Offers zesty aromas of vanilla, apple and cherry, with racy, toasty spice and pear flavors that finish with a dry mineral note.” - J.L. December 31, 2007 Wine Spectator add to summary 89 points Schramsberg - 2004 Brut Rosé “Fresh rose petal and cherry aromas lead to crisp, creamy raspberry, whit chocolate and mineral flavors that build intensity and finesse on the finish.” - J.L. December 31, 2007 Wine Spectator add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs “Crisp and rich, with lemon custard and bread dough aromas and layered apple, citrus and spice flavors that take on finesse on the finish.” - J.L. December 31, 2007 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 94 points view  Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram “Right up there with the recent string of fabulous têtes de cuvées, the 2000 shows the concentration, power and subtlety of this, the winery’s top release. A blend of Chardonnay with 20% Pinot Noir, it shows exotic and complex flavors of tangerines and raspberries, candied ginger, coconut macaroons, baked bread and yeast. It’s delicious now..." December 31, 2007 Contra Costa Times add to summary 3 stars Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram "Year in and year out, this stunningly rich, complex sparkling wine sits at the very top of my choices. Its incredibly expressive aromas smell of aged yeasts, soy, tangy lemons, freshly baked crusty bread and a quiet hint of ginger ale and its impeccably balanced flavors follow suit from front to back. Brisk and austere, yet compelling in its layered richness, this brilliant effort is as good as it gets in sparkling wine. Only a few of the very best from Champagne, costing two to four times as much, can compete." - Charles Olken December 26, 2007 Wine Spectator add to summary 91 points view  Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram "Bold nutty, yeasty aromas mix with ripe pear and citrus notes and lead to full-bodied apple, cherry pie, ginger and cinnamon flavors. The finish is rich and distinctive." December 15, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary Top 100 Wines view  Schramsberg - Non-Vintage Mirabelle Brut, North Coast "Schramsberg gets the most credit for its vintage wines, and we adored those. But the non-vintage Mirabelle cuvée was a pleasant surprise this year, a blend of vintages from 2004 to 2001. With 55 percent Chardonnay, there’s ripe pear and apple, but the Pinot Noir brings out squeezed orange and clean cranberry, with spun sugar overtones. It’s vibrant and just tangy enough to have an edge, thanks to those older reserve wines." December 2, 2007 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 92 points, 2 stars view  Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Blancs “North Coast. 100% Chardonnay. From its lightly citrusy smells to its crisp, mildly yeasty, clean-as-can be flavors, this energetic youngster hits all the right marks as Blanc de Blancs and finds an added measure of complexity by way of its carefully placed yeast. It is charged by lots of lasting, pinpointy bubbles and its finishing touches of minerals and chalk are precisely what one expects of the style.” November 2007 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 91 points, 2 stars view  Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs “85% Pinot Noir; 15% Chardonnay. This straw-colored offering is a crisper approach to Blanc de Noirs with a defined edge of acidity to its subtle themes of candied, faintly cherry-like fruit. It counts a generous dose of yeasty richness as a plus, and, although just a touch coarse in its mousse, it is fully charged with insistent bubbles. It ends with a lingering, wholly champenized finish of dried cherries, chalk and yeast, and it has the potential to get better with age.” November 2007 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 91 points, 2 stars view  Schramsberg - 2004 Brut Rosé “60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay. Schramsberg’s remarkable string of successes continues with this vibrant, fruit-filled Rosé. While all Californian in its expression of fresh cherries, it is never candied or sweet and takes on a real measure of champenized richness by way of its plentiful yeast. Bright and alive, yet slightly creamy in texture, it hangs on and on with both fruit and lots of fine bubbles around at the end. If delightful to quaff on its own, it will make an exceptional mate to dishes such as simply grilled salmon or chicken in cream sauce.” November 2007 Sunset Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Crémant, Demi-sec Our dessert-wine picks “This is your pumpkin pie wine—hints of warm spices mix with apricots, ripe peaches, and honey-suckle blossoms.” November 2007 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 92 points, 2 stars view  Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs “100% Chardonnay. If clearly cut from the same cloth as its younger mate, this sleek and frothy wine shows a little more autolyzed yeast in its make-up. Clean and crisp from front to back and finished with a touchy of mildly chalky, Blanc de Blancs austerity, it is exceptionally long on the palate and will make an outstanding companion to platters of fresh Kumamoto oysters served on the half-shell.” November 2007 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary 95 points, 3 stars view  Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram “80 % Chardonnay; 20% Pinot Noir. In the tradition that this wine has so clearly established over the years, the newest rendition of Schramsberg’s flagship wine delivers stunningly rich and complex sparkling wine character. Its incredibly expressive aromas smell of aged yeasts, soy, tangy lemons, freshly baked crusty bread and a quiet hint of ginger ale, and its impeccably balanced flavors follow suit from front to back. Brisk and austere, yet compelling in its layered richness, this one will keep in bottle for a few years and may improve a bit as well.” November 2007 Colorado Wine News add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Blancs “Has an inviting nose of mineral, dough, dried lemon, and butterscotch. All repeat as lively, bright flavors with good fizz and acidity and finish long and broad. Well balanced, structured, and integrated. Very good.” Oct.- Dec. 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Blancs “Blanc de Blancs was Schramsberg’s first bubbly, winning accolades back in 1965 and continuing to the present. This satiny smooth wine is straw gold color with a mixed bead of predominantly fine bubbles, notes of clean lemon zest and baked bread on the nose, and richness and yeasty complexity in the mouth with a touch of spiced apple. Delicious with smoked salmon.” October 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs “Made of Pinot Noir with a touch of Chardonnay. With a provenance of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino, the Blanc de Noir was the first wine of its type produced in America, in 1967. Pale yellow in color, it displays a nose of gardenia floral notes and white pepper, and has a fine, creamy texture with pleasant, subtle flavors of water crackers, toasted almonds, and tangy lemon. This wine would go well with a substantial fish like salmon or halibut.” October 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Brut Rosé “This 58/42 Pinot Noir-Chardonnay blend has a lovely, delicate rose petal pink color with anise, black tea and leesy aromas. It has full-bodied flavors of red delicious apple, lees, and strawberry with a touch of residual sugar. Perhaps this is a candidate for the poolside barbeque.” October 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2004 Crémant, Demi-sec “Made predominantly from the varietal Floral with a touch of Gewurztraminer this Cremant is off-dry but definitely not sweet. It's bright lemon gold in color with a lively bead; aromas of caramel and citrus with a hint of banana on the nose; and offering a rich, creamy, soft and round attack with honeyed chamomile flavors and a touch of sweetness. Would pair well with crème brûlée and fruit tarts, but it’s not sweet enough for peach cobbler." October 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2000 J. Schram “First released in 1992, this is Schramsberg’s premier chardonnay based sparkler. Fermented in both oak and stainless steel and aged give years in Diamond Mountain caves, this may be California’s best Champagne-style wine. Deep gold in color with autolytic aromas of caramel, yeast and baguette, the J. Schram has very fine bubbles, rich, ripe apple pie and crème brûlée flavors. An exceptional wine that should be paired with exceptional food!" October 2007 i-WineReview add to summary Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “The Reserve is Schramsberg’s flagship Pinot Noir based sparkler. A high proportion of the wine is barrel fermented and aged on the lees before aged in bottle for at least five years. Showing a pale gold color with a fine bead and yeasty caramelized apple, guava and grilled nuts aromas the Reserve offers up a rich, ripe palate of lychee and tropical fruit that persist through a long finish. Serve it with main courses of veal or pork.” October 2007 Sunset Magazine add to summary White Wine of the Year view  Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram “The ‘prestige cuvee’ (best wine, in Champagne terms) from the Davies family, who pioneered sparkling-winemaking in the Napa Valley, ‘J. Schram’ is toasty and elegant, with complex citrus, red apple, pear, and ginger spice flavors, plus fine little bubbles and a long lovely finish.” - Sara Schneider September 2007 Wine Lover's Page add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs “Complex aromas of baked peaches, berries and biscuit dough unfold on the nose and palate. Crisp and creamy, with roasted cashews lingering on the aftertaste.” - Randy Buckner June 2007 Wine Lover's Page add to summary 88 points Schramsberg - 2004 Brut Rosé “This is a perfect wine for smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels. Aromas and flavors are an interesting mix of berries, orange slices, pie dough and toast.” - Randy Buckner June 2007 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 94 points, Editors Choice view  Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs “This 100% Chardonnay is easily the best Schramsberg blanc de blancs to date. It’s so rich and luxurious in subtle lime, peach and brioche flavors, and so refined in its beautiful silky mouthfeel, and so long in the finish, you can’t help but love it. Gorgeous now, and should hold and even improve for the next six to eight years.” June 2007 Wine Spectator Online add to summary 91 points view  Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve "Aromas of ginger, ripe pear and spice. Firm, tight and concentrated, with a rich beam of flavors that unfold gracefully on the palate, ending with a complex, invigorating aftertaste. Drink now through 2012." 2007 Quarterly Review of Wines Annual California Best of the Best add to summary 5 Stars, Outstanding view  Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram 23rd Annual California’s Best of the Best Co-Best of Show “Big, rich, ripe, brioche and pear flavors buoyed by excellent acidity; long, authoritative finish.” - Richard Elia Summer 2007 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition add to summary Critics Gold Schramsberg - 2004 Blanc de Noirs May 26, 2007 Decanter add to summary Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs Elegant Californians for the UK palate “…The Chardonnay is an example of California fruit with perfect dosage.” - Dan Berger May 2007 Decanter add to summary Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs The Californication of Champagne “…vintage-dated, impeccably made, bright and refreshing on release and acquiring the Schramsberg signature baked-fruit character with age.” - Linda Murphy April 2007 Decanter add to summary Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve The Californication of Champagne “…full-bodied and capable of aging gracefully, as a recent tasting of vintages back to 1987 showed.” - Linda Murphy April 2007 Decanter add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram The Californication of Champagne “…Chardonnay-dominant, pure and refined.” - Linda Murphy April 2007 Decanter add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé The Californication of Champagne “…Chardonnay-dominant, pure and refined.” - Linda Murphy April 2007 Quarterly Review of Wines add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram Best of the Best in California Sparkling Wine Spring 2007 Sunset Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé 5 Indulgent Sparkling Rosés “A major splurge for a special occasion. The newest rosé from one of the oldest sparkling wine producers in California is pure elegance – spiced berries and citrus, with a long, intense finish.” February 2007 Bon Appetit add to summary Top Picks Schramsberg - 2003 Brut Rosé Drinking in the Trends January 2007 Restaurant Wine add to summary Four stars Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “…Rich, nearly powerful … full bodied (for a sparkler), intensely flavored (walnut, pineapple, lemon peel, baked bread), and long and crisp on the palate, with toasty/nutty accent to the finish.” - Ronn Wiegand Issue 116 Restaurant Wine add to summary Four stars+ Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram “…Rich, nearly powerful … suppler and finer in character; a maturing, richly flavored wine, that is full bodied, crisp, and long finish, tasting of candied lemon, walnut, pineapple, toast, and pink grapefruit.” - Ronn Wiegand Issue 116 Wine Enthusiast Best of the Year add to summary 90 points Schramsberg - 2003 Brut Rosé “This polished bubbly hits the palate with a blast of fizzy acidity, then settles down to deliver rich, subtle peach, strawberry, vanilla and smoky, doughy flavors. It’s a dry wine, but you can taste the dosage. All the parts haven’t come together yet. Age this copper-colored beauty for four or five years.” December 31, 2006 Wine Enthusiast Best of the Year add to summary 96 points, Cellar Selection view  Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “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.” December 31, 2006 Wine News add to summary 92 points Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “Very yeasty, buttery aromas of baked apple, peach and hazelnut are beautifully integrated. Mature, well-put-together flavors of stone fruit, lemon pie, brown butter and yeast are quite creamy, yet quite vibrant as well. Long close features Sherry notes.” December 2006 - January 2007 Wine News add to summary 95 points Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram “Perfectly integrated aromas of apricot preserves, lemon peel, cherry, assorted breads and hazelnut are lightly honeyed. Very intense, exquisitely balanced flavors of lemon, buttered toast, beer and malt have lots of aged qualities but retain an unyielding freshness. Long, flinty finish.” December 2006 - January 2007 Wine News add to summary 95 points Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé “Heady aromas of bread dough, toast, Sherry and banana peel. Soft entry displays a mix of tangerine and Sherry flavors with a wisp of toastiness. Acids are apparent, however, they are well melded and balance the lushness of the wine.” December 2006 - January 2007 Wine Enthusiast add to summary 94 points Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé This is a first tête de cuvée rosé from Schramsberg. The North Coast appellation is because the grapes come from four counties. It’s 75% Chardonnay, with the rest Pinot Noir, and it’s seriously good. The residual sugar is noticeable, but the acidity (8.7 grams) is so high that it balances out, and also ensures a long life. Don’t touch until at least 2007, but it’s likely to gain interest and complexity through 2015, at least.” December 31, 2006 Forbes.com add to summary 10 Best Pink Champagnes Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé “…hard to dispute the fact that this is a remarkable bottle of fizz. It has a huge, rich mouthfeel packed with the flavors of summer strawberries and, in my tasting, it even stands up well to some pretty stinky Camembert.” - Nick Passmore December 29, 2006 The New York Times add to summary Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve The Pour: Napa Sparkle to Make a French Nose Twitch “…dominated by pinot noir, giving it more tangible fruit flavors, though it remains crisp and elegant.” - Eric Asimov December 20, 2006 The New York Sun add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram Superior Sparklers Made by the Traditional Champagne Method “...winemaker Hugh Davies's skillful juggling of 80 vineyard lots from the coolest parts of five counties has produced a bubbly that shows real finesse, along with candied fruit notes that say ‘California.’ Finishes gentle and long.” - Peter Hellman December 20, 2006 San Jose Mercury News add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram Excellent bubbly is in abundance across a broad range of prices “…offers a combination of bright fruit and rich toastiness.” - Laurie Daniel December 20, 2006 The New York Times add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram The Pour: Napa Sparkle to Make a French Nose Twitch “…richer and yeastier, with toasty, caramelized flavors that combine with a floral creaminess to achieve depth and complexity while retaining its delicate texture. …” - Eric Asimov December 20, 2006 San Jose Mercury News add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé Excellent bubbly is in abundance across a broad range of prices “…lovely…” - Laurie Daniel December 20, 2006 The New York Times add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé The Pour: Napa Sparkle to Make a French Nose Twitch “…dry yet deliciously juicy and structured, with berry and fruit flavors…” - Eric Asimov December 20, 2006 Santé Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2003 Crémant, Demi-sec “Hay colored with small bubbles and intriguing aromas of apricot; medium bodied on the palate and slightly sweet and tart with a ginger spice; long, spicy finish. Good wedding-cake choice.” Holiday 2006 Santé Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé “Gorgeous salmon pink color that looks lovely in the glass. Intense raspberry and yeast nose. Dry and light bodied with a real depth of raspberry fruit and mouthwatering acidity; quite sweet but balanced; long, mineral-streaked finish. Salmon and dill pâté.” Holiday 2006 Marin Independent Journal add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé “A true Brut Rose - in every sense from its glowing copper-pink color to its deep and very substantial flavors, this involving effort displays a full range of champenized character with lots of yeasty richness neatly fit to its mildly berry-like fruit. Its pinpointy bubbles make for a fine and rounded feel in the mouth, and its lengthy, layered finish is firmed by just the right measure of crisp acidity. It is my highest rated of all California bubblies tasted this year.” - Charlie Olken December 12, 2006 San Francisco Chronicle add to summary Three Stars Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve THE CHRONICLE'S WINE SELECTIONS “...Still young, but richly nutty, like a pie filling, with bright berry accents, ripe apple and baking spice. Grips you and carries you along, though it can be a touch uneven along the way. Perfumed and compelling.” - Jon Bonné December 8, 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Online add to summary Wine of the Week Schramsberg - 2003 Brut Rosé “It's that bubbly time of year again and sparkling wine like this Chronicle Podcasts Wine of the Week is perfect for all manner of holiday parties ... This delicious brut rosé, from one of the Napa Valley's most respected wineries, is also good with Dungeness crab.” - Blake Gray December 1, 2006 Birmingham Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 2003 Brut Rosé “… a far pop from your mother's pink Champagne. Both complex and dry, this rose has spice, structure and length. Hand picking, gentle handling and pressing produce this wine without skin and seed tannin. It is aged on the yeast and in the bottle. This beautiful wine has strawberry aromas and layers of pear, cranberry and grapefruit. Very food friendly, this wine is at home with everything from mild cheese to chocolate tarts.” - Jan Walsh December 2006 7x7 Magazine: San Francisco add to summary What to Drink Schramsberg - 2003 Brut Rosé Pretty in Pink “Bursting with soft, berry fruit, this dry sparkler made right up in Napa Valley has a long, complex finish and is a steal for the price.” - Jordan Mackay Holiday Issue The Wine Report add to summary 92 points Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve “This clear, pale yellow wine's charming aromas of toast, apple, hazelnut and caramel pointed the way to refreshing flavors of vanilla, pear apple and apricot. Light-bodied and briskly acidic, it ended with a lengthy, creamy finish. Food Friendliness: A fresh herb-crusted salmon would be an excellent partner for this sparkler.” Holiday/Winter Issue 2006 Luxury Las Vegas add to summary Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve Quality under $100 - OLDER VINTAGES “Toasty, baked apples, cinnamon and nutmeg.” - Marilyn LaRocque December 2006 Luxury Las Vegas add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram Quality under $100 - OLDER VINTAGES “Orange and lemon peel; mushrooms; very toasty; red apples and toffee.” - Marilyn LaRocque December 2006 Birmingham Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 1999 J. Schram “A fine sparkling gift makes the holidays brighter. But avoid the obvious-Dom or Clicquot. Instead, wrap a bow around a bottle of Schramsberg's finest Chardonnay based sparkling brut, J. Schram 1999. Aromas of glazed pineapple, orange marmalade and green apple lead to creamy notes and flavors of citrus and red fruit pastries that linger on mid-palate. Serve as a rich and creamy aperitif or first course pairing with shellfish, caviar, smoked salmon and mild cheeses.” - Jan Walsh December 2006 Metro Magazine add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé Cork Report: Wines for the Wine Lover “On the home stage, my first pick is Schramsberg, whose wines are their best ever in recent years. This Napa Valley estate … has weighed in with a Brut Rosé sparkler aimed at vying with French pink Champagnes.” - Barbara Ensrud December 2006 Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine add to summary Our Best Wines of the Year Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé STEPHEN ELIOT - The Top Ten Wines of 2006 CHARLES OLKEN - The Top Ten Wines of 2006 December 2006 Bon Appetit add to summary Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé Bubbly for the Season ... our picks for the cheeriest of holiday cheers December 2006 Decanter add to summary Recommended Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé Stateside: What Linda’s been drinking this month “One new tête de cuvée ... rivals anything from Champagne – it’s amazingly elegant and refined, showing some mature flavours along with some bright, crisp berry and citrus fruit.” - Linda Murphy December 2006 Stratos Magazine add to summary Lavish Gifts from the Cellar Schramsberg - 1998 J. Schram Rosé “Used to be that no California bottle could compete, but that was before Schramsberg set out to equal France’s finest. The Napa house’s J. Schram holds its own against tête de cuvée offerings from the Champagne region. But look to the new J. Schram Rosé 1998 – the inaugural release – for what’s new and most exciting in sparkling wines. A blend of the best of 80 or so separate lots from the ’98 vintage, the Rosé combines wines fermented in both stainless steel and French oak barrels for a seamlessly smooth final product.” - Chris Rubin Holiday Issue 2006 Epicurious.com add to summary Schramsberg - 2003 Crémant, Demi-sec Giving Thanks for American Wines “Cremant means 'creamy' in French and this ultra-smooth, sweeter-styled sparkler overflows with rich fruit flavors. Made from Flora and Gewurztraminer grapes, it's the perfect pairing with pumpkin or apple pie ” - Leslie Sbrocco November 20, 2006 The Austin Chronicle add to summary Wine of the Week Schramsberg - 2003 Blanc de Blancs Thanksgiving Edition “…Schramsberg's Blanc de Blancs is made solely with chardonnay, and its tiny bubbles are great palate-cleansers.” - Wes Marshall November 17, 2006 Seattle Times add to summary The best of California bubbly Schramsberg - 2000 Reserve "...If you want the best from California, go straight to Schramsberg. Across the board Schramsberg reaches heights of elegance and breed rarely foun