2021 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs Brut, California, USA

ABOUT THE WINE

Made primarily from Pinot Noir with a small percentage of Chardonnay, the 2021 Blanc de Noirs is crafted using the traditional méthode champenoise and sourced from cool-climate vineyards across North Coast appellations including Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin counties. This regional diversity allows for complexity, freshness, and depth in the final blend.

Hand-harvested fruit is whole-cluster pressed, with only the most delicate juice used to maintain clarity and finesse. A portion of the base wine is aged in neutral French oak to enhance texture. After secondary fermentation in bottle, the wine is aged en tirage for nearly two years, gaining richness and autolytic complexity. Aromas of red apple, wild strawberry, candied orange peel, and hazelnut unfold on a palate that balances roundness with precision.

Versatile at the table, it pairs beautifully with duck pâté, smoked salmon, creamy mushroom dishes, or roasted poultry.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Founded in 1965 by Jack and Jamie Davies, Schramsberg revived one of Napa Valley’s oldest winery sites and pioneered traditional-method sparkling wine in California. From the beginning, the estate focused on achieving Champagne-level quality using local fruit and classical techniques—a vision that has shaped American sparkling wine for over half a century.

Today, the winery remains family-owned, and the commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability is unwavering. All grapes are hand-harvested, and every bottle is riddled and disgorged by hand. Schramsberg’s Blanc de Noirs, first released in 1967, was among the first of its kind in the U.S., and it continues to exemplify the estate’s balance of innovation and tradition—producing sparkling wines with depth, elegance, and a true sense of place.