J. Schram
Noirs, North Coast
Originally released as our “Reserve”, with the 2013 vintage this bottling was renamed “J. Schram Noirs” to denote this wine’s Pinot Noir-based core. J. Schram Noirs is Schramsberg’s top Pinot Noir-focused brut sparkling wine. Representing 2% of our annual production, this richly flavored and full-bodied sparkler is made from only the finest base-wine lots produced each year. We release this finished sparkling wine nearly nine years after the grapes are harvested, yet this fruitful and dry, toasty and creamy bubbly will age gracefully for decades to come.
The vineyards are in Marin at Skywalker, and Stevens vineyards; Mendocino at Juster vineyards; and in Sonoma at Nobles, Hurst, Jonive, and Piedra Libre vineyards. 52% Sonoma, 22% Marin, 18% Mendocino, 8% Napa.
- Region
- California: North Coast
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Aging
- 8 years on its lees prior to disgorgement.
- Alcohol
- 12.4%
Mango, yellow peach, red apple, cherry,
and orange zest, followed by undertones of vanilla, honey, lemon cookie, graham cracker, brioche,
French toast, and honeysuckle. It’s rich and elegant palate delivers a zesty citrus entry, leading to
flavors of apricot, candied ginger, and milk chocolate. Driven by vibrant acidity, this sparkling
wine carries lively, lavish length to the finish.
Wine Spectator
93 Points
2016
"Handsomely structured and full-bodied, this bubbly abounds with rich flavors of strawberry and Asian pear, all laced with apricot, rose petal and nut roll as this gathers depth and richness on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."
— Tim Fish, 2025
