TN: 1999 Schramsberg - "J Schram" (USA, CA, Napa Valley)

[Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m]

• 1999 Schramsberg Vineyards J Schram - USA, California, Napa Valley (3/16/2011)
  – popped and poured –
  – tasted non-blind over 1 hour –

NOSE: expressive; nutty; a tad smoky; nice apple note; clearly defined.

BODY: medium-light bodied; golden yellow color of moderate-great intensity.

TASTE: crystalline pear and gaja apple flavors; a tad smoky; full palate; focused. Better than the 2001 vintage of the same. The best American sparkler I’ve had. Gut impression score: 92 - 94.

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