Schramsberg
Vineyards Crémant Demi-sec Napa Valley
Crémant Demi-sec is a delicate, off-dry sparkling wine made from the unqiue Flora grape variety, produced with approximately two-thirds the pressure of the other sparkling wines and presents a creamier texture with more exotic flavors. Flora is a cross of Sémillon, providing strength, depth and minerality, and Gewurztraminer, complimenting with fruit forward character.
Schramsberg has sourced their Flora from one specific, organically farmed block from the Yount Mill Vineyard for over forty years.
- Region
- California: North Coast
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Varietal Composition
- Flora, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Aging
- The grapes are picked by hand and gently pressed to provide superior quality juice for the production of this balanced, refreshing, semi-sweet offering. In the spring following the harvest, base wines are individually evaluated and carefully blended by our winemakers. The Flora grape, a unique California grape that is a cross of Sémillon and Gewürztraminer, is the core component of this sparkling wine. Small lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are also included, to provide structure and depth on the palate. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and rests for approximately two years before its release. Following the en tirage aging, an extensive dosage trial process produces the ideal finishing touch with a residual sugar level of around four grams per 100 ml. A few months following the addition of the dosage, the sparkling wine is ready to be enjoyed.
- Alcohol
- 13.03%
Aromas of lemon zest, pear, candied apple and nectarine, which are complemented with notes of ginger, elderflower, pound cake and Key lime pie. The palate presents bright flavors, including white peach, buttered pear, and juicy orange, with layers of vanilla pudding and white chocolate supporting a plush center and tangy finish.
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points
2020
“Aromas of ginger and white flowers lift from the glass, followed by flavors of crisp apples and sweet peaches. Built from a unique blend of the highly aromatic grape Flora combined with the more traditional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it is a crisp, lengthy and pleasing sparkling wine.”
— Elaine Chukan Brown, 2024
