Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | $150.00≈ €133.48 · £112.76 | shop.schramsberg.com ↗ |
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
Residual Sugar 7 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 8.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 86% Pinot Noir, 14% Chardonnay
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates August 3–September 19, 2016
Sites County composition: 51% Sonoma, 31% Marin, 12% Mendocino, 6% Napa. Principal Pinot Noir blocks: Nobles, Bohemian Freestone and Piedra Libre in Sonoma; Redding Ranch in Marin; Juster in Mendocino.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels for 31% of the wine
Bottling Date April 4, 2017
Disgorgement Date April 11–16, 2025
Production Details Fourth bottling of J. Schram Noirs. The sheet reports eight years en tirage in contact with yeast in the Diamond Mountain caves; after yeast removal, a finishing dosage was selected through trials, but no dosage amount is given. Released September 1, 2025; 1,765 nine-liter cases produced; available in 750 mL and 1.5 L formats.
Tasting Notes Peach, apricot, baked orange, caramel, graham cracker and dried mango aromas; apple crumble, cinnamon toast and grilled pineapple flavors; broad, juicy palate with a bright, long, fruit-driven finish.
Food Pairing Fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roast duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, Thanksgiving turkey, smoked oysters, caviar, and hard cheeses such as Sbrinz, Sonoma Vella Jack or Coolea.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 7 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 8.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 79% Pinot Noir, 21% Chardonnay
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates August 3–September 21, 2015
Sites County composition: 52% Sonoma, 22% Marin, 18% Mendocino, 8% Napa. Principal Pinot Noir blocks: Nobles, Hurst, Jonive and Piedra Libre in Sonoma; Skywalker and Stevens in Marin; Juster in Mendocino.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels for 41% of the wine
Bottling Date April 4–5, 2016
Disgorgement Date April 10–May 24, 2024
Production Details Third bottling of J. Schram Noirs. The sheet reports eight years en tirage in contact with yeast in the Diamond Mountain caves; after yeast removal, a finishing dosage was selected through trials, but no dosage amount is given. Released September 1, 2024; 1,765 nine-liter cases produced; available in 750 mL and 1.5 L formats.
Tasting Notes Candied orange, peach cobbler, caramel apple, graham cracker and vanilla aromas; lemon-lime and Pink Lady apple flavors with custard, almond paste and honey; bright, dense center and long finish.
Food Pairing Fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roast duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, curried chicken salad, smoked oysters, caviar, and hard cheeses such as Sbrinz, Sonoma Vella Jack or Coolea.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 8 g/L
pH 3.13
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 81% Pinot Noir, 19% Chardonnay
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates August 11–September 5, 2014
Sites County composition: 30% Marin, 27% Mendocino, 26% Sonoma, 17% Napa. Principal Pinot Noir blocks: Skywalker, Stevens and Redding Ranch in Marin; Juster in Mendocino; Nobles and Piedra Libre in Sonoma.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels for 36% of the wine
Bottling Date April 7, 2015
Disgorgement Date August 18–28, 2023
Production Details Second bottling of J. Schram Noirs. The sheet reports 8.3 years en tirage; the producer describes aging in contact with yeast in the Diamond Mountain caves and adding a trial-selected finishing dosage after yeast removal, without stating the dosage amount. Released September 1, 2023; 2,150 nine-liter cases produced; available in 750 mL and 1.5 L formats.
Tasting Notes Apricot, poached pear, baked apple, lemon curd, spun honey and vanilla aromas; baked peach, ripe nectarine and kiwi flavors with sourdough toast and custard; round, juicy entry and tart center.
Food Pairing Fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roast duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, curried chicken salad, smoked oysters, caviar, and hard cheeses such as Sbrinz, Sonoma Vella Jack or Coolea.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Residual Sugar 8 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 88% Pinot Noir, 12% Chardonnay
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates August 16–September 9, 2013
Sites County composition: 65% Marin, 25% Sonoma, 9% Napa, 1% Mendocino. Principal Pinot Noir blocks: Skywalker, Grossi and Redding Ranch in Marin; Nobles in Sonoma.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels for 30% of the wine
Bottling Date April 14, 2014
Disgorgement Date May 25, 2022
Production Details First bottling under the J. Schram Noirs name; the producer says the special Noirs blend had previously been labeled Schramsberg Reserve. The sheet reports eight years en tirage in contact with yeast in the Diamond Mountain caves; a trial-selected finishing dosage was added after yeast removal, but no dosage amount is stated. Released September 1, 2022; 1,820 nine-liter cases produced; available in 750 mL and 1.5 L formats.
Tasting Notes Mango, yellow peach, red apple, cherry and orange zest with vanilla, honey, lemon cookie, graham cracker, brioche, French toast and honeysuckle; apricot, candied ginger and milk chocolate flavors; rich palate, vibrant acidity and long finish.
Food Pairing Fruit-stuffed veal, pork tenderloin, roast duck with mango, cedar-plank grilled salmon, curried chicken salad, smoked oysters, caviar, and hard cheeses such as Sbrinz, Sonoma Vella Jack or Coolea.
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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