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. — 7 years ago

with Shay

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

A bit pricey for Cali bubbles but this stuff is legit! If you're going to shell out for something like La Reve or J Schram give this some serious consideration. — 9 years ago

Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

26 years old and still rocking! — 11 years ago

Jennifer Brickson

9.7

Thanksgiving 2014 Schramsberg late disgorged - kept on lees extra long — 11 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.2

Compared to a 2004 J Schram, this one had more bubbles but seemed to have a little less fruit complexity. The J Schram is a 95, and I believe this one is probably 91 to 92. Lighter notes for sure. Mango, honeydew and a hint of kiwi. As I said, very good bubbles on this one. Finished dry, made you want to take another sip, so mission accomplished. I'm a little ignorant on the bubbles side of things, but I know a good sparkler when I see one. This one was there, but found myself going back to the J Schram. — 8 years ago

with Shay and Benjamin

Liz B

9.3

2006 was much more fruit forward but this was subtle and very drinkable. Went down too easy... — 8 years ago

Erica Thalmann

9.0

Very nice MN white... — 11 years ago

Scott Kirkpatrick

9.0

Delicious Pinot-based traditional method sparkling wine from Schramsberg. This is en tirage for 6 years in caves and gets a lovely nutty and biscuity flavor that is complemented beautifully by flavors of golden apples and pears. Creamy mouthfeel yet high acid with a long, yet bright finish. Great presence of tiny bubbles. Simply beautiful. I do prefer the J Schram from Schramsberg (it is Chard-based with a similar time on the lees). This was a magnum. — 11 years ago

Rosie Johnson

9.4

This is the 2012 Champagne Blanc de Noir. Very similar to the Blanc de Blanc except with notes of citrus and doesn't have the bite. It's the 2012 Vintage and a bit smoother. I really liked it better than the Blanc de Blanc Shramsberg Champagne. This is a Champagne as the grapes although Napa Valley the method is FRENCH brought by the FRENCH to Schramsberg when they came to Cali in the early 1930's. Schramsberg's history dates back to the 19th century, when German immigrant Jacob Schram first made his home and started his winery on Diamond Mountain. Over one hundred years later Jack and Jamie Davies would restore the Schramsberg estate in 1965 bringing with them the French method for Champagne — 8 years ago

Mike K

9.0

Smooth finish. Strong fruit flavor, very good. — 8 years ago

George Hesse

8.9

Not as good at the Krug or the regular Schramsburg. — 8 years ago

with Mark and Jennifer

Moin Rastegar,C.S.W

9.0

Good pairing to a birthday dinner bash after some J Schram 2006!!! — 11 years ago

Andy McGrath

9.5

Great local wine. Fragrant nose reminds me of fresh strawberries. Taste builds on that profile with a mix of berries and citrus. Finish hints of pineapple. Not too sweet and has a nice complexity. Would definitely recommend this to a friend. — 11 years ago