Schug Carneros Estate Winery

The Schug Carneros Chardonnay deftly combines fruit and oak; both elements are present in this wine; finishes with a bit of complexity.

The Schug Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir shows deep berry fruit and a firmly textured palate; made from on the California's top Pinot Noir areas.

The Schug Heritage Reserve Merlot is a plaesant red; shows pert red fruit aromas and flavors; bright in the finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Drinks famously, the rounded and supple '06 Schug Heritage Reserve Cabernet is a satisfying red; loaded up front with ripe black fruit flavors; layered in the finish.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. A tasteful Merlot, the '07 Schug pushes the fruit aspect of the varietal to another level; ripe red and black fruit show up nicely to the end.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Shows nice complexities, the creamy, apple-like '09 Schug Heritage Reserve is a delicous effort; layered and textured on the palate; rewarding in the finish.

The Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is pure and pleasing; ripe strawberry flavors prevail from start to finish.

GOLD MEDAL, 2O13 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Well done, the nicely balanced '10 Schug Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is true to the varietal; ripe, core fruit stays focused and fine on the palate.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Built the way a Sonoma County Sauvignon should be, the pure-tasting '10 Schug Sauvignon Blanc shows melon and lemon grass flavors; pert and crisp in the finish.

The Schug Pinot Noir exhibits ripe fruit, on the darker side; some earth and mineral; firm texture in the finish.

Sonoma. Classic bouquet bursting with berries and spice. A ripe mouthful of currants and cherry and a hint of spicy oak. 13.8% ABV