Schramsberg Vineyards
Blanc de Noirs Brut North Coast
Schramsberg first produced a Blanc de Noirs brut sparkling wine in 1967. This “white” sparkling wine produced from “dark” grapes is more complex, creamy and medium-bodied than the Blanc de Blancs style. The key to their success here is the great diversity of cool, maritime climate Pinot Noir vineyard blocks that they work with. Pinot Noir from low-yielding Sonoma and Marin coastal vineyards combine with fruit from Carneros and Anderson Valley sites, to develop a sparkling wine with a breadth of fruitful aroma and flavor. Select Chardonnay lots are then added, to give zest and backbone to the blend.
The character of Schramsberg wines reflects access to the best cool-climate sites in Napa, Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino.
- Region
- California: North Coast
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir; Chardonnay
- Aging
- About 2 years on its lees prior to disgorgement.
- Alcohol
- 12.88%
Our Blanc de Noirs features aromas of apricot, peach, and yellow apple, layered with tropical hints of mango and pineapple. Accents of orange, honey, and ginger add warmth, while undertones of vanilla, brioche, and graham cracker bring richness. The palate opens with lemon-lime citrus, unfolding into flavors of Bosc pear, mandarin, and tangerine. A juicy, tart center carries through the long, vibrant, and zippy finish.
Wine Spectator
93 Points
2023
"Fragrant and expressive, with alluring flavors of cherry and pear that offer touches of yeast roll, fresh ginger and honeysuckle as this sails on the rich finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."
— Tim Fish, 2026
