J. Schram Noirs, North Coast

91 points
“Aromas of ginger, ripe pear and spice. Firm, tight and concentrated, with a rich beam of flavors that unfold gracefully on the palate, ending with a complex, invigorating aftertaste. Drink now through 2012.”

Decanter
The Californication of Champagne
“…full-bodied and capable of aging gracefully, as a recent tasting of vintages back to 1987 showed.”