Summer fruit forward yet crisp — 2 days ago
+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A wonderful dark ruby red color. On the nose: jammy plum/dark cherry, floral, graphite, sandalwood, crushed stone. Taste: drinking great...silky, opulent, balanced wine with blackberry jam, cherry, earth, currants, and a peppery, saline-mineral long dry finish. YUM! — a month ago
50th wedding anniversary! Tasting great. I’m shocked at the cherry fruit that is still vibrant, a lot of raisin, wood, caramel, vanilla, tobacco leaf. So surprised at how good this is tasting — 17 days ago
Smooth and fruity — 18 days ago
Another tasty JSchram. While the prices keep climbing, these are very consistent US sparklers with a big house feel (vs the grower profile sparkling wines like Westborn, Haliotide, older Ultramarine, etc).
81% Pinot noir, 19% Chardonnay; 8g/l dosage
I’ve been enjoying the JSchram wines for a long time and a character I always get from them is a distinct cheesy/leesy aromatic. Roasted honey nut cashews, spiced apple, pear, and toasty vanilla. Richly balanced on the palate with honeyed tropical fruit, sea salt, and finishes slightly yeasty with a truffle note. The dosage, while on the high side for what I enjoy, brings out nice texture and length. Well made and ready to go.
I enjoy the JSchram Noir (formerly Schramsberg Reserve) on the younger side and the JSchram Blanc with a little age. — 2 months ago
Woodsy for a Pinot with oak, baking spice, cherry, and clove. — 9 days ago
v21. Very good! Soft saline, crushed grapes and cedar nose. Juicy plum and black fruits. Smooth , long, slightly tannic mocha and oak finish. Nicely balanced. — 25 days ago
great taste, well balanced — 24 days ago
I stand that this is the first vintage of J Lohr of Hilltop its still a life of 29 years a well made wine love it — 2 months ago
Andrew McIntyre
Good QPR. Love this style of riesling but it needs more time. Will improve — 6 days ago