Sparkling
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1989 Schramsberg J. Schram California (750ml) |
$85.00
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| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| Everything you want in a bottle-aged sparkling wine. Bold, ripe and spicy, with honey, pear, nut and vanilla flavors that turn rich and creamy on the finish. Impressive for its finesse and concentration. | |||||
1997 Schramsberg Reserve California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Austere, but with a tight, focused beam of spicy pear, ginger and creamy vanilla, all folding together nicely, gaining complexity and nuance, with a long, elegant creamy-textured finish. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 95 | |||||
| Most Americans don't think to age sparkling wine, but this is one for the long-term cellar. It's very good now and will eventually become great. Still very young at six-plus years, it brims with fresh citrusy acids, and is very dry. There's a great undertow of lush peach fruit, vanilla, bread dough and smoke that fades into a long finish. Defines elegance and class. | |||||
1998 Schramsberg J. Schram California (750ml) |
$90.00
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| Spice, ginger, fresh pear and floral notes lead to a rich, complex array of flavors in this bubbly, with yeast and dough notes. Turns smooth and shows extra layers of concentration, with a long, lingering finish. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 95 | |||||
| Ultarefined, super-elegant, the superlatives go on and on. Pours clear and bright, with the most sublte and inviting aromas, all dough and smoke and custardy vanilla with that tease of strawberry. So silky and light on the palate, and perfectly dosed to a smooth dryness.. | |||||
1998 Schramsberg, J Schram Rose California (750ml) |
$125.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| The first release of a J. Schram Rose only 120 cases were produced. The J. Schram Rose ismade from the vintage's best lots from Schramsberg collection of 80 cool-climate vineyard sites. It is a blend of 76% Chardonnay and 24% Pinot Noir. The wine showcases Schramsberg's signature style of weaving together small lots of wines fermented in stainless steel tanks with lots fermented in French Oak barrels. | |||||
| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| J. Schram Rose features rich, baked strawberry and raspberry aromas with hints of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, it is polished and juicy with intense berry and citrus flaovrs, and a long, generous finish. This Rose is aged and complete, with elegance and distinctiion. | |||||
| Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine 95+ | |||||
| 50% Napa County 1998 21% Mendocino County; 18% Monterey County; 11% Marin County. 76% Chardonnay; 24% Pinot Noir. 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 among the richest, most flavorful wines of the current bubbly crop and its classic Rose vinosity allows it to pair famously with a wide range of rich seafood and chicken dishes. Very limited availability. Three Puffs | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 94 | |||||
| This is a first tete de cuvee rose from Schramsberg. The North coast appellation is because the grapes come from four counties. It's 75% Chardonnay, with rest Pinot Noir, and it is seriously good. The residual sugar is noticeable, but the acidity 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. | |||||
| Wine News 95 | |||||
| Heady aromas of bread dough, toast, Sherry and banana peel. Soft entry displays a mix of tangerine and Sherry flavors with a wish of toastiness. Acids are apparent, however, they are well melded and balance the lushness of the wine. | |||||