Reviews & Ratings

2012 Schramsberg Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Blanc de Blancs Brut"

Winery: Schramsberg

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Blanc de Blancs Brut"

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: North Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $39

Cases produced: 32,110

KWG Score: 90 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: October 15, 2015

Wine Review: This pale straw colored sparkler from Schramsberg once again performed very well for the tasting panel. It opens with a caramel green apple bouquet with hints of beech wood and sea air. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, easy going and fresh. The flavor profile is lemon with notes of mild minerality and green apple. We also detected hints of bread dough and strawberry. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors, acidity, and minerals linger nicely after this wine is gone. The panel suggested pairing this very good sparkler with grilled lime shrimp or a baked scallop casserole. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2012 Blanc de Blancs has bright and fresh aromas of grapefruit, lime, green apple and white apricot. The fragrance of fruit is complemented with hints of yeast, white flowers, spicy ginger and fresh honeycomb. The lime, tangerine and pear flavors are tart and refreshing on entry. The palate is crisp with long lingering acidity.

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