<H1>1999 Reserve Magnum (1x1.5L) -- Schramsberg Vineyards & J. Davies Vineyards Shopping Cart</H1>
<I>Our top Pinot Noir based sparkling wine. One 1.5 Liter Bottle 1999 Reserve. Equivalent to 2 regular size bottles. Only 300 magnums produced.</I>
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One 1.5 Liter Bottle 1999 Reserve. Only 300 magnums produced. These magnums were fermented in the size; not transfered from 750 ml bottles. Note that there is no upcharge compared with two bottles of 750 ml Reserve. Enjoy the extra power and richness!<p>1999 RESERVE <br />The Schramsberg Reserve is our top Pinot Noir-based sparkling wine. Representing 2% of our annual production, this richly-flavored and full-bodied sparkler is made from only the finest base wine lots each year. Six years old upon release, this fruitful, creamy bubbly will age gracefully for ten or more years to come. The Reserve is a Blanc de Noirs, a white wine gently crafted from red grapes. Hand picking, early harvesting, and light pressing are critical. Small amounts of select Chardonnay are included in the blend to lend some additional backbone and length to the palate. Extensive tasting is conducted over the winter months, with over 140 base wines representing 80 vineyards in five counties being taken into consideration. For the Reserve blend, 40% of the base wines are barrel fermented and aged on the lees for six months. Following fermentation, each bottle is aged in contact with its own yeast in our mountainside caves for a minimum of five years. The finishing dosage is the result of a comprehensive review of base wine options, many of which are barrel-aged for five-plus years. The Reserve is well suited for service with main courses, especially such choices as veal tenderloin and roast duck, or with full-flavored fish such as sea bass. This delicious bubbly also pleases as an aperitif. Try it with smoked oysters, caviar or crab cakes. </p>
<p>THE 1999 VINTAGE <br />“Our 1999 Reserve combines fresh cranberry and zesty citrus in a bright aroma profile. Hints of roasted nuts and baked pastry dough, derived from bottle aging and barrel fermentation, compliment the fruitful core. Anderson Valley Corby Vineyard Pinot Noir plays the starring role. Chardonnay lifts the zesty aromas and adds length and brightness to the palate. From its juicy nectarine and red delicious apple entry on the palate to its sweet and sour, tangy finish, this flavorful sparkling wine is smooth and complete." Hugh Davies, Winemaker </p>
<p>Blend: 73% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay<br />Source: Mendocino County 55%, Napa County 35%, Monterey County 7%, Sonoma County 2%, Marin County 1%<br />Alcohol 12.9%<br />TA 0.99g/100ml<br />pH 2.96<br />Residual Sugar 1.25%<br /></p>
<p><i>Reserve is eligible for a case discount when you purchase <u>6</u> bottles. (Reserve and J. Schram both come in 6 bottle cases, whereas all our other wines are 12 bottle cases and count accordingly toward the appropriate case discounts. You may always mix and match to receive the case discounts.)</i></p>
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