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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Billy Ly
in the last weekThe price for the wine tasting and their wines are much affordable compared to other bottles of the same brand. The tour was nice and not quiet, considering it was a large group of 9 adults but it was a fun and interesting experience to learn about wine and its history.
Michael Martinez
in the last weekPlain and simple, this is my favorite winery in Sonoma. The property checked all of my boxes. Quaint, calm, beautiful, family-owned, quiet, romantic, and on and on. We were lucky enough to tour the winery with Claudia Schug, the daughter of the founder. Her calmness and expertise were apparent right away. She took us on a tour of the grounds while telling us her amazing story. It was our first stop of four wineries, and the others couldn't top it. All we did as a group was talk about our first stop while we visited the others. We were greeted with charcuterie boards in the wine library, which was in their cave. We loved that she tasted with us to see what our opinions and thoughts were. It was awesome to take the journey with her. The wine was perfectly paired, and it was such an organic experience. It felt down home, while some of the others felt industrial and mainstream. We weren't pressured to buy anything, and it never felt scripted. How I know it was an amazing place was that the six of us all felt the same. We all got back on the tour bus, and looked at each other and said wow. We left with multiple bottles of wine and an experience that we will definitely come back for. I want to personally thank Claudia for the wonderful time we had. If you are in Sonoma and have a few wineries to choose from, make this one of them.
Scott Newman
3 months agoThe wine was delicious and staff were very accommodating. The tasting room is very simple, but a nice focus on history and wine. The price to taste more than fair and have some interesting pinots, with great descriptions. We plan to return during the warmer months to check out their outdoor amenities.
Victoria Parker
a year 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.
Palvi
a year agoWe really enjoyed the Schug Vineyard tasting, we got to try a variety of wines from a sparkling Pinot Noir to a Cabernet Sauvignon. They were all so good, and we even ended up purchasing two bottles. The staff were all super friendly and made the tasting very enjoyable.