2013 J. Schram Blancs - 87% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir. Schram Blancs are aged for 8 years on the yeast in their historic Diamond Mountain caves. This wine can be served as an aperitif or enjoyed with food. Definitely some toasty brioche and lemon curd happening. Easy to smile about this one when it gives you fantastic zippy acidity and elegance, both at the same time.
Who knew I would enjoy champagne and sparkling wines this much?! Oh has my palate evolved.
— 2 years ago
Super yummy. Awesome sparkling wine using Pinot Noir grapes. Cellared by Schramsberg for 8+ years. February 2023. — 2 years ago
b07. Outstanding!!!! Elegant, fusel oil and honeysuckle nose. Round apple fruit, Smooth, bready finish!!! Loved it! — 7 months ago
Popped and poured. This is actually 86% Chardonnay with Pinot Noir making up the balance. Despite the same 8-year tirage as the “Noirs”, this comes across quite a bit fresher with less of the funky oxidative notes and more of the richer, rounded fruit. White peach, lemon meringue, brioche and minerals. Very nice indeed. — 2 years ago
Minor leagues compared to the J Schram or the Billecarte but nothing stopped the two of us from polishing off this magnum on Friday night. No regrets come Saturday morning. — 6 years ago
Shay A

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. — 14 days ago