Today was my annual hosting of the Wednesday Wine Committee. There was 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert, all provided by me. Tasted blind, as always.
Copying my note from the ‘07 vintage as the wines are near identical. I will say that I didn’t get as much yeast out of the ‘09 as I did the ‘07, but it’s hard to know if it was simply due to age. I’ll hold back a bottle or two for a few years and revisit then.
Next to Ultramarine and the Reserve Schramsberg Sparklers, this is one of the best domestic Sparklers I’ve had, especially at the price ($50). Nose was grilled honeycomb, baked yeast and a small bit of limestone. Extremely creamy on the front palate...bubbles were so incredibly tiny. Multiple bubble strings. Wonderful lemon bread palate, with a crisp, chalky finish highlighted by grilled pineapple. There seemed to be more green apple notes here compared to the ‘07 vintage, but may be due to youth. This is an excellent US version of champagne. — 6 years ago
Absolutely brilliant and nostalgic. Bloomy cheese rind, rose hips, bright acidity. Bring on 2016! — 9 years ago
A good red wine by the makers of Schramsberg. Would be good with steak, not just everyday drinking. — 11 years ago
2010 is holding up and tasting fantastic. Get Pinot noir tones with some mineral components. — 5 years ago
12’ vintage — 6 years ago
The New Years bubbly continues! Mango per Rosie and Tessa — 6 years ago
Bubbles add to any occasion!!!!!🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 — 8 years ago
This '07 has held up well! Crisp and refreshing to go hand and hand with today's weather. 'Was enjoyed by spectators at the Easter egg hunt this evening. I can only hope I'm as bubbly and fired up for my 5k tomorrow! 🍾🔥#letsturnitup #schramsberg — 9 years ago
Had at a work party, everyone loved it! — 9 years ago
light with small bubbles — 5 years ago
2006 was much more fruit forward but this was subtle and very drinkable. Went down too easy... — 8 years ago
Surprisingly delicious brut rose. Not too sweet, great brut taste. Highly recommend when you need some bubbles and a splash of pink ;) — 8 years ago
Delicious bubbles to close out a long week and celebrate! — 9 years ago
Yum.... What a great bottle!!!! — 11 years ago
Jason Gelman
celebrating my sons 18 month birthday with my wife last night. fresh air, beautiful blue sky, pretty sunset, and a bottle of Schramsberg. this isn’t a standout bottle vs others I’ve had from them but crisp apples and pears and overall no complaints! — 5 years ago