Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2017 / 750ml | $150.00≈ €133.48 · £112.76 | shop.schramsberg.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | $150.00≈ €133.48 · £112.76 | shop.schramsberg.com ↗ |
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 7.1 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 8.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 79% Chardonnay, 21% Pinot Noir
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates 18 Aug 2017 to 18 Sep 2017
Sites County composition as printed: 76% Sonoma, 17% Napa, 6% Marin, 4% Mendocino. Principal Chardonnay blocks: Napa—Wilkinson; Sonoma—Dutton, Sanchietti, Horseshoe Bend, Keefer.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date 4 Apr 2018
Disgorgement Date 2 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026
Production Details 37% barrel fermented; aged eight years en tirage in the Diamond Mountain caves; hand riddled and finished with a brut dosage. Released May 1, 2026; production was 2,164 nine-liter cases.
Tasting Notes Lemon-lime, dried orange peel, baked apple, graham cracker, brioche, marzipan, blood orange, vanilla, toasted almond, spun honey; creamy entry, crisp long finish.
Food Pairing Fresh shellfish; caviar on toast; smoked salmon; sharp cheeses; seafood brochettes; cedar-planked lobster; mesquite-grilled quail; Serrano ham and porcini risotto.
Sources: www.schramsberg.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.2%
Residual Sugar 6.9 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 8.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 81% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Noir
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates 10 Aug 2016 to 19 Sep 2016
Sites 51% Sonoma, 32% Napa, 13% Marin, 4% Mendocino. Principal Chardonnay blocks: Napa—Wilkinson; Sonoma—Piedra Libre, Dutton, Keefer; Marin—Stevens.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date 6 Apr 2017
Disgorgement Date 26 Feb 2024 to 6 Mar 2024
Production Details 47% barrel fermented; aged eight years en tirage in the Diamond Mountain caves; hand riddled and finished with a brut dosage. The PDF reports release on June 1, 2024; production was 2,043 nine-liter cases.
Tasting Notes Baked apple, brioche toast, lemon curd, ripe pear, pineapple cake, honey, spiced citrus, crème brûlée, almond paste; bright center and vibrant finish.
Food Pairing Fresh shellfish; caviar on toast; smoked salmon; sharp cheeses; seafood brochettes; cedar-planked lobster; mesquite-grilled quail; Serrano ham and porcini risotto.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.4%
Residual Sugar 9 g/L
pH 3.12
Total Acidity 9.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 84% Chardonnay, 16% Pinot Noir
Region North Coast
Sites 58% Sonoma, 30% Napa, 8% Marin, 4% Mendocino. Vineyards identified: Napa—Wilkinson, Schwarze, Ramsey; Marin—Stevens; Sonoma—Piedra Libre.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Production Details 34% barrel fermented; EC-1118 ('prise de mousse') yeast; eight years en tirage/on yeast in the Diamond Mountain caves; hand riddled and finished with a brut dosage. Vineyard practices are described as sustainable and solar.
Certifications Napa Green
Tasting Notes Golden apple, poached pear, toasted almond, pineapple cake, lemon cookie, vanilla custard, Meyer lemon, Asian pear, candied orange peel and yuzu; bright, persistent acidity.
Sources: images.salsify.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.3%
Residual Sugar 9 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 8.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 86% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates 11 Aug 2014 to 9 Sep 2014
Sites 56% Napa, 33% Sonoma, 6% Marin, 5% Mendocino. Principal Chardonnay blocks: Napa—Hyde, Schwarze, Ramsey; Sonoma—Keefer, Sangiacomo-Kiser; Marin—Stevens.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date 13 Apr 2015
Disgorgement Date 28 Mar 2023 to 14 Apr 2023
Production Details 26% barrel fermented; aged eight years en tirage in the Diamond Mountain caves; hand riddled and finished with a brut dosage. Released June 1, 2023; production was 2,450 nine-liter cases.
Tasting Notes Meyer lemon, nectarine, golden apple, poached pear, Belgian waffle, vanilla cake, baked citrus, dried pineapple, apple strudel, marzipan and ginger; bright, long finish.
Food Pairing Fresh shellfish; caviar on toast; smoked salmon; sharp cheeses; seafood brochettes; cedar-planked lobster; mesquite-grilled quail; Serrano ham and porcini risotto.
Sources: images.salsify.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga, California 94515
Phone
+1 800 877 3623
Email
Owner
Davies Family
Cellarmaster
Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies