2017 Schramsberg Crémant Demi-Sec | Napa County, California 750ml

The Schramsberg Cremant Demi-sec is a delicate, off-dry sparkling wine: an American original. Cremant is French for creamy and traditionally refers to a wine with light effervescence. It has approximately two-thirds the pressure of our other sparkling wines and presents a creamier texture with more exotic flavors. Schramsberg made its first Cremant in 1972. After a rigorous study, Jack and Jamie Davies chose a unique California grape named Flora (a cross of Semillon and Gewurztraminer developed at UC Davis) to be the core component of this sparkling wine. Flora unites the fruit-forward character of Gewurztraminer with the stregth, depth and minerality of Semillon. Aging on the yeast for two years prior to disgorgement adds complexity, yet the wine will retain its youthful appeal for 20 years or more.
The 2017 Cremant has inviting aromas of baked peach, puff pastry and spiced citrus that are highlighted by hints of honey, ginger and cinnamon. The palate is rounded with bright flavors of pineapple, candied citrus and sugar brulee which leads to a creamy well-balanced finish. | Schramsberg Vineyards