Schramsberg Brut Blanc de Blancs North Coast 2016

93 points James Suckling: "A dense and layered white with cooked apples, pears and praline. Full body. Plenty of fruit flavor. Fresh and vivid. Vinous and fun. Yet, serious at the end. Drink now. (2/14/20)"

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Complexity and layering make this wine especially interesting as it goes from aromas of apple, butter and vanilla to deeper toast and baked apple on the palate. It's medium in body, has tantalizing acidity and a lingering finish. Best through 2026. Alcohol 12.3%. (Nov 2019)"

91 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "A perennial winner when it comes to fine Blanc de Blancs, Schramsberg hits the mark once again with this first-rate effort. In this outing, the wine shows a good deal of slightly toasty, autolyzed richness while still showing the lighter step of the category and, in all ways, is a complete and genuinely elegant sparkler with a marvelously fine and very long-lasting mousse. A wine with the balance and brightness to work famously with food, it is also one whose layered complexity invites savoring on its own. (Dec 2019)"

90 points Wine & Spirits: "The Davies family has been making sparkling wine for 50 years, and this Blanc de Blancs has become their flagship. It’s 100 percent chardonnay and this vintage is firm and clean, with clarity to its pale, juicy apple fruit and savory, chalk-like notes from aging on the lees. Refreshing to drink on its own or with any shellfish. (Dec 2019)"

Producer notes: "100% Chardonnay. County composition: 69% Napa, 30% Sonoma, 1% Marin. 22% barrel fermentation. The 2016 Blanc de Blancs has bright and fresh aromas of green apple, apricot and orange blossom. The fruitful fragrance intermingles with hints of honey, and lemon zest. Freshly sliced peaches, pear and bright pineapple flavors carry vibrant length on the palate. Alcohol 12.3%."