Schug Heritage Reserve Trio
Limit 3 per customer
Family Matters
Wine is in our blood. Figuratively speaking, of course. Not literally. How weird would that be, right? Like you could attach some sort of spigot to our veins and just let the good times roll! Ha ha! Not that we've tried to do that or anything. We didn't mean to give you that impression. Is that what you thought we meant? Because we totally didn't mean that. That would just be insane. But not like certifiably insane. Just really kinda crazy funny, ya know?
We just meant that it's a family thing. But not like a weird family thing that you only see in remote Appalachian populations, like those people who were born with blue skin because they kept passing down some really rare genetic trait. Did you hear about that? It was wild. But not like legitimately wild. Hope you don't take offense to that. We didn't mean to insinuate that those people are like wild animals or anything. We know they're just regular people like the rest of us, only with blue skin.
We're just talking about a tradition of wine making in our family. It's our heritage. Hence the name, Schug Heritage Reserve. Speaking of which, we think you're really going to enjoy this threesome. Oh. Oh my. We did it again there, didn't we? We didn't mean like the sexy fun time kind of threesome. We were just talking about our trio of reds: Merlot, Cabernet and Pinot Noir. Although if you were thinking about the other kind of trio, this wine would probably be a pretty good way to break the ice and… you know what? It's none of our business. We're going to just stop talking now.
Features
2007 Heritage Reserve Carneros Merlot 750ml
Schug Winery's Heritage Reserve Merlot is blended in the Bordeaux tradition using Cabernet Sauvignon for maximum complexity. The Merlot is sourced from the cool Carneros region, where the extremely long growing season allows this varietal to ripen slowly, developing maximum varietal character and depth of flavor while retaining bright acidity. It has a spicy bouquet of lavender and mint, rich deep color and full-bodied flavors of cherry, cassis and chocolate. Try it now with lamb, duck and rich cheeses, or age it for 5 to 7 years.
2007 Heritage Reserve Sonoma Valley Cabernet 750ml
From 1973 to 1982, Walter Schug made some of the most memorable Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux-style blends in California history while winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the Napa Valley. His own Bordeaux blend exhibits the same finesse, intensity and ageability that have made his earlier wines unique and valuable collector’s item. This complex wine has dense color and structure and features bright aromas of violets and blueberries, with ripe fruit flavors reminiscent of cherries, chocolate and cassis. Well-integrated tannins, oak and acidity give it a rich texture and a long, elegant finish. It drinks well on release paired with rich meats and cheeses, however this wine will continue to improve with careful cellaring for up to 10 years.
2008 Heritage Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 750ml
Schug Winery set aside the finest barrel lots of their Carneros Pinot Noir for extended aging to create their "Heritage Reserve" Pinot Noir. Each vineyard lot was chosen to express its own individuality in harmony with the final blend. The result is a limited bottling that is as rich and powerful as it is graceful and charming. A bouquet reminiscent of roses, warm cherries and Kirsch liqueur leads to rich flavors of black cherry, cranberry, and hints of lavender, all finishing with hints of tobacco and spicy new oak. This wine is perfect for the collector's cellar, and will continue to age gracefully for up to 10 years.
Specs
2007 Heritage Reserve Carneros Merlot 750ml
- APPELLATION: 94% Carneros; 6% Sonoma Valley
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BLEND:
94% Merlot (Sangiacomo and Ricci Vineyards)
6% Cabernet Sauvignon (Rancho Salina and Horne Vineyards) - HARVEST DATES: October 24th through October 29th, 2007
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.4 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: 12-14 days in stainless steel tanks, punched down three times daily
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AGING / COOPERAGE:
22% aged in new French oak barrels
78% aged in 1 to 4 year old French and American oak barrels - ALCOHOL: 13.5%
- TA: 0.63 g/100ml
- pH: 3.47
- PRODUCTION: 406 cases (12 x 750ml); 8 cases (6 x 1.5L); 6 x 3L
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st, 2011
2007 Heritage Reserve Sonoma Valley Cabernet 750ml
- APPELLATION: 100% Sonoma Valley
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BLEND:
79% Cabernet Sauvignon (Rancho Salina and Horne Vineyards)
13% Merlot (Parmalee-Hill and Ricci Vineyards)
4% Malbec (Rancho Salina Vineyard)
4% Cabernet Franc (Rancho Salina Vineyard) - HARVEST DATES: September 18th through October 25th, 2007
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.9 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: Up to 12 days in stainless steel rotary fermenter & punch down tanks.
- AGING / COOPERAGE: 70% in 1 to 3 year old French and American oak barrels; 30% aged in new French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- TA: 0.65g/100ml
- pH: 3.44
- PRODUCTION: 434 cases (12 x 750ml); 8 cases (6 x 1.5L); 12 x 3L; 6 x 6L
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st , 2011
2008 Heritage Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 750ml
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VINEYARDS:
48% Schug Estate
31% Sangiacomo
15% Cornerstone
3% Ricci
3% Iund - APPELLATION: Carneros
- HARVEST DATES: September 1st through October 9th, 2008
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.6 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: 7 to 12 days in stainless steel punch-down fermenter, with cap submersion at 6 to 10 hour intervals
- AGING / COOPERAGE: 24% aged 16 months in new French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges), and 76% aged 16 months in one to two-year old French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- TA: 0.62 g/100ml
- pH: 3.60
- PRODUCTION: 773 cases (12 x 750 ml), 12 cases magnums (6 x 1.5L); 12 x 3 Liter bottles; 6 x 5 Liter bottles
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st, 2011
Specs
2007 Heritage Reserve Carneros Merlot 750ml
- APPELLATION: 94% Carneros; 6% Sonoma Valley
-
BLEND:
94% Merlot (Sangiacomo and Ricci Vineyards)
6% Cabernet Sauvignon (Rancho Salina and Horne Vineyards) - HARVEST DATES: October 24th through October 29th, 2007
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.4 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: 12-14 days in stainless steel tanks, punched down three times daily
-
AGING / COOPERAGE:
22% aged in new French oak barrels
78% aged in 1 to 4 year old French and American oak barrels - ALCOHOL: 13.5%
- TA: 0.63 g/100ml
- pH: 3.47
- PRODUCTION: 406 cases (12 x 750ml); 8 cases (6 x 1.5L); 6 x 3L
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st, 2011
2007 Heritage Reserve Sonoma Valley Cabernet 750ml
- APPELLATION: 100% Sonoma Valley
-
BLEND:
79% Cabernet Sauvignon (Rancho Salina and Horne Vineyards)
13% Merlot (Parmalee-Hill and Ricci Vineyards)
4% Malbec (Rancho Salina Vineyard)
4% Cabernet Franc (Rancho Salina Vineyard) - HARVEST DATES: September 18th through October 25th, 2007
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.9 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: Up to 12 days in stainless steel rotary fermenter & punch down tanks.
- AGING / COOPERAGE: 70% in 1 to 3 year old French and American oak barrels; 30% aged in new French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- TA: 0.65g/100ml
- pH: 3.44
- PRODUCTION: 434 cases (12 x 750ml); 8 cases (6 x 1.5L); 12 x 3L; 6 x 6L
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st , 2011
2008 Heritage Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 750ml
-
VINEYARDS:
48% Schug Estate
31% Sangiacomo
15% Cornerstone
3% Ricci
3% Iund - APPELLATION: Carneros
- HARVEST DATES: September 1st through October 9th, 2008
- SUGAR AT HARVEST: 24.6 degrees Brix average
- FERMENTATION: 7 to 12 days in stainless steel punch-down fermenter, with cap submersion at 6 to 10 hour intervals
- AGING / COOPERAGE: 24% aged 16 months in new French oak barrels (Allier and Vosges), and 76% aged 16 months in one to two-year old French oak barrels
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- TA: 0.62 g/100ml
- pH: 3.60
- PRODUCTION: 773 cases (12 x 750 ml), 12 cases magnums (6 x 1.5L); 12 x 3 Liter bottles; 6 x 5 Liter bottles
- RELEASE DATE: September 1st, 2011
Vendor Details
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
- Founded:
- 1980
- Owner:
- Schug Family
- Location:
- Sonoma, CA
Schug Carneros Estate Winery is situated on a 50-acre site in the Carneros Appellation, south-west of the town of Sonoma. Vineyards of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay surround the winery, while other grapes are bought in from highly respected and experienced growers.
Schug Carneros Estate Winery is a family operation with a long winemaking history. Both Walter and Gertrud Schug’s respective fathers managed wine estates in Germany. Walter first met Gertrud, his then wife-to-be, while working as administrative assistant near her father’s estate, the Weingut Annaberg.
In 1972, with his significant knowledge of northern California grapes, Walter was able to help Mr. Joseph Phelps build a new winery and vineyard operation. Together, they built the winery buildings, developed now famous vineyards, and created unique wines never before produced in the early years of California winemaking. The first Syrah in the United States and the much sought-after Insignia are just two of Walter’s winemaking achievements.
Having established their own label, the Schugs found that their production exceeded the capacity of their leased winery in the Napa Valley. In 1989 Walter and Gertrud purchased 50 acres in the Sonoma portion of the Carneros Appellation, began to plant the vineyards and laid the cornerstone for their new Carneros Estate that is the heart of the business today. As the Family business grew, each of Walter and Gertrud’s three children contributed to the winery business at some point. Daughter Andrea used her CPA training to provide financial advice during the early years of operation; twin sister Claudia moved to Germany and set up Schuetz Weinimport. She now imports Schug wines and distributes them throughout Europe.
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