Schramsberg's 2021 Blanc de Noirs, a sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and aged on the lees for two to three years, arrives with bright citrus, raspberry, and cherry notes alongside toasted nuts and puff pastry, followed by a tart, tangy entry of Cara Cara orange and stone fruit. The vibrant acidity and medium body make this a complex, food-friendly brut that proves there's more to sparkling wine than the usual suspects.
Winemaker Notes
This 2021 Blanc de Noirs opens with enticing aromas of bright citrus, pineapple, raspberry, and cherry, which harmonize with hints of toasted nuts and puff pastry. A tart and tangy entry, showcasing Cara Cara orange, nectarine, and peach, intertwines with a touch of almond cookie. A vibrant acidity in this bottling supports a long quenching finish. Blend: 82% Pinot Noir, 18% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Blanc de Noirs (white from black) is the counterpart to Blanc de Blancs (white from white). Made primarily from the red grape Pinot Noir, this is a complex, medium-bodied, brut sparkling wine that is aged on the yeast lees in the bottle for two to three years prior to disgorgement.
