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September 2007

CALIFORNIA

Schramsberg Vineyards

Schramsberg Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s oldest, having been established in 1862.  One hundred years later, Jack and Jamie Davies breathed new life into Schramsberg with the avowed aim of making world-class sparkling wine. It was the first Napa winery to produce blancs de blanc and blancs de noir using traditional French varietals.   Schramsberg obtains its fruit from over 80 vineyards in four Northern California counties and ages one-quarter of its still wines in French oak before using Methode Champenoise to produce the final products.  Schrasmberg’s new releases are beautifully crafted sparkling wines displaying stunning fruit, rich textures and overall elegance...

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