2017 J. Schram Rosé
94 points · James Suckling, February 2026
- 7years on the yeast
- 7g/L dosage · Brut
- 12.3%alcohol
- 38%barrel fermented
- 1,591cases made
About this wine
Schramsberg, the pioneer of ultra-premium quality American sparkling wines, is proud to present its fifteenth vintage of J. Schram Rosé. This sparkling wine is the result of a singular focus to produce a California sparkling rosé as fine as any made in the world.
This wine is blended from the vintages best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine lots from Schramsberg's collection of 120 cool-climate vineyard sites within the Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast and Marin County. Following secondary fermentation in the bottle, this wine was aged on its yeast lees for over seven years in Schramsberg's historic caves. It was then hand-riddled and finished with a select brut dosage. It is the companion to Schramsberg's J. Schram Blancs and J. Schram Noirs, considered by many to be the ultimate expressions of artisan American sparkling wine.
Our 2017 J. Schram Rosé is the epitome of grace, style and elegance in a glass. It lends itself to be served as an apéritif, with a first course or with a light main course. Fresh crab, scallop ceviche, seared swordfish, roasted poultry, or braised pork loin are all well-suited pairings.
For the 2017 vintage, abundant winter rains prior to the growing season helped recharge reservoirs and groundwater. Spring weather was cool to mild, with increased vine vigor and extended flowering in some areas. After a summer of heat spikes, harvest started in the beginning of August. Warm days and cool nights throughout harvest encouraged exceptional fruit development while maintaining bright acidity.
Tasting notes
Our 2017 J. Schram Rosé pleases the nose with bright raspberry, strawberry shortcake, and lemon curd, intermingled with aromas of French toast, marzipan, and toffee. The palate has a coating entry with citrus bursts of orange and tangerine, with notes of cherry and peach melba, and hints of graham cracker. The center features brisk, lively acid, leading to a bright finish. - Winemakers Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
What the critics say
- 94points
Copper-salmon in appearance. Aromas of peaches, lemon confit, grapefruit peel, burnt oranges and salted nuts. The palate is textural and rounded, showing a hint of red-fruit sweetness carried by a finely beaded mousse and bright acidity. Lovely density with a complex flavor profile.
James Suckling, February 2026 - 94points
The 2017 J. Schram Rosé is composed of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir with 7 grams per liter of dosage. It leaps with vibrant notes of apricots and red apples, plus nuances of fresh raspberries, wet slate, and mint tea. The palate is layered with red berries and cream notes, framed by a crisp backbone and fine bubbles, finishing long and energetic.
The Wine Palate, September 2026
