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Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs 2018
Vintage Character
2018 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is a California North Coast traditional-method sparkling wine made predominantly from Pinot Noir, a cuvée that helped define premium American blanc de noirs. The 2018 growing season in California was notably even and temperate, allowing long hang time and steady ripening, which translated into vivid fruit, balanced acidity, and excellent overall quality. Its distinctive character comes from cool-climate vineyard sourcing across the North Coast, including maritime-influenced sites that preserve freshness and structure while contributing layered fruit and refined texture.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with red apple, wild strawberry, apricot, and citrus peel, followed by brioche, roasted nuts, and a gentle honeyed spice from lees aging. The palate is brisk yet generous, with a fine mousse, bright acidity, and a creamy mid-palate that carries into a persistent, toasty finish. It pairs beautifully with lobster rolls, roast chicken with herbs, or tempura prawns, making it especially versatile at the table.
Winery Background
Schramsberg Vineyards was founded in 1862 in Calistoga and was revived in 1965 by Jack and Jamie Davies, who established it as a benchmark for méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine in the United States. The house is known for meticulous fruit selection from cool coastal and North Coast vineyards, careful whole-cluster pressing, and extended aging on the lees to build complexity and finesse. Blanc de Noirs, first introduced by Schramsberg in 1967, remains one of the winery's signature wines and a landmark expression of American sparkling craftsmanship.
2018 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is a California North Coast traditional-method sparkling wine made predominantly from Pinot Noir, a cuvée that helped define premium American blanc de noirs. The 2018 growing season in California was notably even and temperate, allowing long hang time and steady ripening, which translated into vivid fruit, balanced acidity, and excellent overall quality. Its distinctive character comes from cool-climate vineyard sourcing across the North Coast, including maritime-influenced sites that preserve freshness and structure while contributing layered fruit and refined texture.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it opens with red apple, wild strawberry, apricot, and citrus peel, followed by brioche, roasted nuts, and a gentle honeyed spice from lees aging. The palate is brisk yet generous, with a fine mousse, bright acidity, and a creamy mid-palate that carries into a persistent, toasty finish. It pairs beautifully with lobster rolls, roast chicken with herbs, or tempura prawns, making it especially versatile at the table.
Winery Background
Schramsberg Vineyards was founded in 1862 in Calistoga and was revived in 1965 by Jack and Jamie Davies, who established it as a benchmark for méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine in the United States. The house is known for meticulous fruit selection from cool coastal and North Coast vineyards, careful whole-cluster pressing, and extended aging on the lees to build complexity and finesse. Blanc de Noirs, first introduced by Schramsberg in 1967, remains one of the winery's signature wines and a landmark expression of American sparkling craftsmanship.
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WinerySchramsberg Vineyards
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir
WinemakerSean Thompson
CountryUSA
Expert RatingJS 93
RegionCalifornia
Production VolumeCommon (129,300 bottles)
Sub-regionNorth Coast
SweetnessBrut
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level13.0
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$530
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