Winemaker Notes
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs has captivating aromas freshly cut green apple, Anjou pear, juicy pineapple and lemon-lime complemented with white apricot, toasted almonds, and fresh baked bread. Citrus fruit, tart tangerine and ripe white stone fruit anchor on the palate lead to a long vibrant finish. A balanced acidity that is crisp, refreshing and mouthwatering in the Schramsberg tradition.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Handsomely structured, with appealing apple and citrus flavors highlighted by yeast roll and spice notes. Expands on the polished finish. Drink now. 28,787 cases made.
Representing the topmost expression of a Champagne house, a vintage Champagne is one made from the produce of a single, superior harvest year. Vintage Champagnes account for a mere 5% of total Champagne production and are produced about three times in a decade. Champagne is typically made as a blend of multiple years in order to preserve the house style; these will have non-vintage, or simply, NV on the label. The term, "vintage," as it applies to all wine, simply means a single harvest year.
Reaching up California's coastline and into its valleys north of San Francisco, the North Coast AVA includes six counties: Marin, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake. While Napa and Sonoma enjoy most of the glory, the rest produce no shortage of quality wines in an intriguing and diverse range of styles.
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