Schug Carneros Estate is a winery located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, California. The winery was founded in 1980 by Walter Schug, who was the first winemaker at Joseph Phelps Vineyards and later became the winemaster at Beaulieu Vineyard. Schug Carneros Estate is now run by Walter’s son, Axel Schug, who took over the winery in 2002.
The winery’s vineyards are located in the cool climate of the Carneros region, which is known for producing high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. In addition to these varieties, Schug Carneros Estate also grows Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc.
At Schug Carneros Estate, the focus is on producing wines that are elegant and balanced, with a distinct sense of place. To achieve this, the winemaking team uses a combination of traditional and modern techniques. For example, they employ whole cluster fermentation and native yeasts in the fermentation process to add complexity to the wines.
One of the winery’s flagship wines is its Carneros Pinot Noir, which is made from grapes grown in the winery’s estate vineyards. This wine is known for its bright fruit flavors and smooth, velvety texture. Other notable wines produced by Schug Carneros Estate include its Carneros Chardonnay and its Pinot Gris.
In addition to its wine production, Schug Carneros Estate is also known for its commitment to sustainability. The winery uses organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyards, and has implemented a number of measures to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of solar panels and a water recycling system.
Overall, Schug Carneros Estate is a respected and well-regarded winery in the Napa Valley region, known for producing high-quality, expressive wines that showcase the unique character of the Carneros terroir.
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Theresa Lessard-Smith
3 weeks agoTheresa was so very helpful, and knowledgeable of the wines she was pouring, and wines available at the winery. It was a beautiful day, and we really enjoyed the outdoor tables near the tasting room. We had planned only to stay a short time, but Theresa gave us time for sampling, and discussions, to help us make the best decisions for our preferences. Fantastic day with fantastic people!!
Elise Dennis
in the last weekI've been to Sonoma 8x at this point and I would say this is one of my least favorite winery experiences. We were sat on what basically felt like the parking lot. Views were nice but lacked the ambiance of many of the other estates. You have to buy 6 bottles to wave one tasting fee which is the highest Ive seen in my Sonoma visits.
Richard Wagner
4 weeks agoOur wine tasting was a better experience than I would have expected. Everything was great! We bought some wine, and got the wrong bottle, and they shipped us the correct one to our home!! Wow! Big Schug fan now!
Victoria Parker
2 years agoThis winery was beautiful and the staff was lovely! Along with detailed explanations of each wine, we got tips on how to navigate the area. Valerie was incredibly helpful and made us feel at home. Each wine was wonderful! We will definitely be coming back to this spot for annual girls trips. They ship to most states, so setting up a long distance membership is easy. Everything about our time at Schug was enjoyable.
Rosamond Stevens
3 weeks agoWe thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our hostess was knowledgeable and attentive. The wine is exquisite!