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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 130 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mkparker on 9/4/2021: na (521 views) | | | Tasted by sstein19 on 12/31/2020 & rated 93 points: Light golden in color. Nose of caramel, honey, brioche, and a bit of lemon. Flavors of brioche and lemon. Lingering tartness. (690 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 1/1/2020 & rated 91 points: shared with pat at selkirk manor on new year's day to celebrate the beginning of the second decade of the twenty-first century. who would have that that we would have come this far? i have been working on clearing out the bins of dusties. despite encouragement from others to drink champagne whenever the mood strikes, i am still of the old school and reserve bubbles for special occasions. as a result, bottles such as this tend to languish in the cellar. this wine was highly rated upon release which prompted my purchasing several bottles. tasted previously in 2011 and 2017. quite pleasurable on both occasions. fortunately, this bottle has held up very well. paired with a variety of homemade canape incorporating cucumber, smoked oyster, caviar and shrimp mounted on pumpernickel mini bread. paired beautifully. still has vim and vigor. overall notes consistent with last tasting. pale straw color. persistent tiny bubbles. lots of the yeast and nutiness that i enjoy so much in a sparkler. the blend of pinot noir and chardonnay result in a wine that is graceful but with a firm backbone and strong presence. will look for this in more recent vintages. good value. (916 views) | | | Tasted by mflesh on 7/6/2018 & rated 91 points: Definitely not out of the drinking window. This one was GOOD. Popped by Dan towards the end of the night. Very good BDN. Nose of strawberry with almost more of a walnut. The entry of this shows small to medium bubbles, great strawberry, watermelon and passionfruit. Not as creamy as I thought it was going to be, but this one is definitely showing a hint of age. Was still quite enjoyable. This and a 2009 Dom Perignon were the sparklers on the table and really were both quite good. (1809 views) | | | Tasted by MrMoose on 2/27/2017 & rated 93 points: this was delicious- soft essence of strawberries and rose petals with a smooth brioche finish, still retaining a lovely balance and enduring finish... (2543 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 1/1/2017 & rated 92 points: shared with pat, louis and ellen at selkirk manor. Giuliana smelled the aroma. celebrating new years eve at the stroke of midnight. way back in 2011, this was the best qpr for sparklers rated above 90 points on CT. was able to source a few bottles locally. enjoyed one that year and then engaged in benign neglect as other things grabbed my attention. it was now time to enjoy again so as not to risk finding the wine to be in decline. this bottle showed beautifully. pale straw color. persistent tiny bubbles. lots of the yeast and nutiness that i enjoy so much in a sparkler. the blend of pinot noir and chardonnay result in a wine that is graceful but with a firm backbone and strong presence. makes one feel optimistic that 2017 will be a year that offers many blessings. (2160 views) | | | Tasted by MrMoose on 12/20/2016 & rated 92 points: wonderful complexity for this wine showing brioche, with mild floral, guava, and hazelnut notes.........is it 2017 yet? (2046 views) | | | Tasted by MrMoose on 9/10/2016 & rated 92 points: beautiful strawberry & floral notes, well balanced and 30 sec finish (2071 views) | | | Tasted by Dnaukam on 8/6/2016 & rated 88 points: Probably awesome in its prime, but I think I waited too long to drink it. (1594 views) | | | Tasted by BURGHen Boy on 1/1/2016 & rated 92 points: Washed cheese rind on the nose. Flavors of cherry swirling through fine bubbles and pear. A winner (1250 views) | | | Tasted by MrMoose on 8/25/2015 & rated 89 points: nice spice in the finish.....mild nutmeg notes and smooth countenance......a tad tired but still quite effervescent with tiny bubbles frothing excitedly (1463 views) | | | Tasted by MrMoose on 5/17/2015 & rated 90 points: Brioche, smooth, round with subtle hints of spice in the 20 second finish. (1627 views) | | | Tasted by WineHawkeye on 3/14/2014: Well ahead of expectations. Tiny bubbles, balanced fruit & nut nose & layered flavors with ample acid and pleasantly long finish. Has improved measurably with cellar time. Seeking more. 92. (2965 views) | | | Tasted by Wink on 5/12/2013: Served at Rich's graduation luncheon. Usually I love this wine. Today, not so much. Maybe a little oxidized? I won't rate it. (3371 views) | | | Tasted by alabunka on 2/16/2013 & rated 92 points: - toasted on Valentine's day and Birthday!!! - sharp, focused, and plenty of bubbles, excellent with rasberrys in the glass - always enjoy this champagne; going back for more.... (2670 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 2/14/2013 & rated 91 points: Opened at Anvil Club with Allred. Strawberry and brioche. Lovely as always. (2429 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 2/14/2013 & rated 90 points: Notes of clay, minerals, apple and yeast. A bit doughy on the palate, with an interesting "dirty" quality underneath the orchard fruit tones. (2752 views) | | | Tasted by SWoenophile on 12/31/2012 & rated 90 points: Very nice balance of fruit and dryness. (1450 views) | | | Tasted by jmatthias on 10/30/2012 & rated 84 points: Some small differences from most champagne. Dry, richer flavor. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 9/18/2012 & rated 88 points: Opened by LostVerse. Nutty and slightly flat and warm despite trying this very early. 87-88 points (1334 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 9/18/2012 & rated 91 points: Dinner with xhoser: old & new world comparisons (Adelle's, Wheaton): Pale color. Pear, floral and mineral notes with a nice toasty overtone. Fine bead with flavors of mineral & stones, citrus and red berries. Nice finish. (2610 views) | | | Tasted by mikeaukenbals on 8/23/2012 & rated 90 points: not as good as normal, but still good value. (1996 views) | | | Tasted by wineduggery on 7/28/2012 & rated 89 points: A solid, but simple sparkler. Apple and yeast flavors. Good texture and acidity. (2204 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 7/27/2012 & rated 91 points: Brought to dinner by Allred. Typical of my favorite domestic sparkler. Fine mousse with fine bead. Notes of red fruits and vanilla. Nice acidity and finish. (1815 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 7/27/2012 & rated 91 points: Almond, yeast and clay notes; has a "dirty" quality- in a good way. fine bead, with medium texture and flavors of apple, almond and toast. (1690 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2012, IWC Issue #162
(Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut Methode Champenoise North Coast) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Schramsberg Vineyards Producer websiteChampagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information)North CoastLodi |
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