Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, North Coast, California, United States 2020

Description

Tasting Notes
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs has captivating aromas of Granny Smith apple, tangerine and lemon-lime, complemented with layers of apple custard and apple tart. Flavors of fresh grapefruit, white peach, and golden apple anchor the palate, which follows with hints of ginger and vanilla chiffon. This bottlings finish is crisp, refreshing, and mouthwatering, in the long-established Schramsberg tradition. Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga and Hugh Davies

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
County Composition: 56% Napa, 44% Sonoma
Appellation: North Coast
Harvest Dates: August 6 - September 11, 2020
Barrel Fermentation: 23%
Alcohol: 12.5%
TA: 8.6 g/L
pH: 3.20
RS: 9.0 g/L

The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry and crisp. Small lots of barrel fermented wines, some of which complete malolactic fermentation, are added to the stainless-steel fermented wines to create added complexity in the blended base wine. After undergoing a second fermentation in bottle, the wine then ages on its yeast lees for about two years prior to disgorgement. With its vibrant, fruitful and focused nature, this sparkling wine will maintain its freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even decades following its initial release.

While this wine can be enjoyed by itself as an apritif, it is also perfect with fresh oysters and other shellfish, crab cakes, ceviche and grilled sea bass. It is also delicious with lemon chicken and Thai curries. Serve with aged Gouda or other hard cheeses and as a counterpoint to soft triple creams.