Scharffenberger
A historic site in the Anderson Valley, Scharffenberger Cellars was founded back in 1981 and is located only a few miles from Pacific Ocean. The brand was started by John Scharffenberger, and was bought by Louis Roederer in 2004. Winemaker Jeffrey Jindra crafts some beautiful value sparkling wines that are fresh and vibrant with great texture.
The tasting room is in a charming Mendocino country bungalow in downtown Philo. Behind it, the 35,000-square-foot winery sits to the north amid hillside vineyards. An old redwood grove has been carefully protected on the 160-acre property.
I loved the new wines, especially the NV Scharffenberger ‘Brut Excellence’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 91) which is vibrant and racy with a smooth texture. Learn more about this storied Anderson Valley house at https://scharffenbergercellars.com and here are my notes on the beautiful new sparkling wines.
NV Scharffenberger ‘Brut Excellence’ Sparkling Wine- A delight to enjoy as an aperitif, the NV ‘Brut Excellence’ offers biscuit, green apple, white peach and ginger notes on the palate. This is texturally very elegant. Fresh and fragrant, enjoy over the next eight years. Drink 2022-2029- 91
NV Scharffenberger ‘Brut Rose Excellence’ Sparkling Wine- The beautiful, salmon-hued NV Scharffenberger ‘Brut Rose Excellence’ Sparkling Wine is a killer value. Sour red fruit flavors collide with star jasmine water and citrus blossom notes on the palate.Very bright, with good tension and salinity, enjoy over the next seven plus years. Drink 2022-2029- 90