J. Schram
Noirs, North Coast
The Schramsberg team and the Davies Family is thrilled to release the fifth bottling of J. Schram Noirs, our finest Pinot Noir brut offering. Labeled as the Schramsberg Reserve for decades, we started bottling our special limited Noirs blend in the J. Schram proprietary glass with the 2013
vintage. We now offer our ultimate sparkling wine tier with three selections: Blancs, Rosé, and Noirs. 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 nine years after the grapes are harvested, yet this fruitful, dry, toasty, and creamy bubbly will age gracefully for decades to come.
The vineyards are in Marin at Redding Ranch vineyards; Mendocino at Juster vineyards; and in Sonoma at Jonive, Sawkar, and Horseshoe Bend vineyards.
- Region
- California: North Coast
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Aging
- 8 years on its lees prior to disgorgement.
- Alcohol
- 12.4%
The J. Schram Noirs has inviting aromas of orange, citrus, and tangerine, along with apricot and ripe strawberry. Hints of cranberry and plum add complexity. The palate is juicy on entry, with rich baked-peach flavors. A tart, coating center provides good weight, while the finish is long and creamy.
Wine Spectator
94 Points
2017
"Luxurious and richly detailed, with fragrant strawberry and apple flavors accented by rose petal, gingersnap, toasted spices and yeast roll. Builds polish on the opulent finish."
— Tim Fish, 2026
