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Schramsberg 2005 Blanc de Blancs
Quick Overview
The length of the 2005 growing season allowed for the development of ripe fruit character. Fresh crisp apple, lemon chiffon and juicy pineapple all come to mind. Suggestions of warm brioche and hazelnut lead way to a pleasing palate bursting with ripe apple, key lime and plump apricot. The 2005 Blanc de Blancs finishes with refreshing acidity and
a quenching palate.
a quenching palate.
Product Description
Blanc de Blancs (white from white) made from Chardonnay is the counterpart to the Blanc de Noirs (white from black), made from Pinot Noir. Blanc de Blancs was the first wine Schramsberg produced in 1965 and was America's first commercially produced, Chardonnay-based brut sparkling wine.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
County Composition: 66% Napa, 18% Mendocino, 15% Sonoma, 1% Marin
Harvest Dates: August 19-October 12, 2005
Barrel Fermentation: 22%
Alcohol: 13%
TA: 0.87 g/100ml
pH: 3.03
RS 1.12 g/100ml
Release Date: January 2008
Cases Produced: 22,600
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
County Composition: 66% Napa, 18% Mendocino, 15% Sonoma, 1% Marin
Harvest Dates: August 19-October 12, 2005
Barrel Fermentation: 22%
Alcohol: 13%
TA: 0.87 g/100ml
pH: 3.03
RS 1.12 g/100ml
Release Date: January 2008
Cases Produced: 22,600
Additional Information
| Food Pairings | Bow-Tie Salad with Fennel, Prosciutto, and Parmesan fresh oysters crab cakes lemon chicken hard cheese |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Accolades | 91 points -- Wine Enthusiast 91 points -- Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines 90 points -- The Wine News |
| Winemaker Profile | Hugh Davies
Born in 1965, the year his parents Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic Schramsberg Vineyards property in Napa Valley, Hugh was named President and CEO of the 40-year old sparkling wine house in 2005. Prior to this, he held the dual responsibilities of Winemaker and General Manager. He holds a master's degree in enology from the University of California, Davis, and has his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College in Maine. At Schramsberg, Hugh has led the ongoing effort to fine-tune winemaking and grape growing techniques, building upon the winery's venerable track record of producing award-winning sparkling wines. Schramsberg's current stable of vineyards includes more than 80 specially selected sites in the Carneros district of Napa Valley, the Anderson Valley, and along the Sonoma and Marin coasts. The winery's commitment to small lot base wine production has yielded extraordinary blending opportunity for the 8-10 sparkling blends produced each year. Over 200 lots are evaluated after harvest, representing many variables: vineyard terroir, grape clone, barrel fermentation, stainless tank fermentation, malolactic fermentation, etc. Additionally, Hugh was instrumental in replanting the historic hillside Diamond Mountain District vineyards adjacent to the winery to Bordeaux varietals. They are now used by the Schramsberg winemaking team to make J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon. From the first vintage in 2001, J. Davies has received both public and critical acclaim. Hugh serves on the board of directors for the Napa Valley Vintners (he was President, 2006) and, with his family, he chaired the 2004 Auction Napa Valley. Hugh, along with his brother Bill, heads up the Jack L. Davies Fund, which is committed to carrying on efforts initiated by his father to preserve the Napa Valley for its highest uses: agriculture and wild lands. For prior hands-on experience in the wine industry before joining Schramsberg, Hugh worked with Moet et Chandon in Epernay; Petaluma Winery in South Australia, and Mumm Napa Valley, among others. His political and public service background includes work with the San Francisco Trust for Public Land and assisting California Congressman Tony Coelho in Washington, D.C. Hugh lives on the Schramsberg grounds with his wife, Monique and his two young sons Emrys and Nelson. He enjoys spending time with his kids, backpacking and going to the Oakland A's baseball games. Hugh is dedicated to continuing the quality enhancement of Schramsberg and J. Davies wines. With his leadership, Schramsberg Vineyards is in good, sturdy hands. |
| Case Price | Buy 6 for $ 31.35 each -- 5% discount Buy 12 for $ 29.70 each -- 10% discount Mix and match for quantity discount |
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