Schug Carneros Estate
This German owned-and-operated winery produces wines unlike many typical California vintages.
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The Schug Carneros Estate Winery combines old world understanding and tradition with modern winemaking techniques. By using only the finest grapes available and maintaining the best winemaking values, these wines have gained acceptance worldwide as true contemporary classics. There is a tasting room at this winery. Picnic tables are also available for use by our visitors, should you wish to enjoy your lunch in the sun, overlooking our winery chef's herb garden.
Editorial by Citysearch
OverviewAs a Carneros District producer, this winery focuses on wines that grow well in foggier coastal climates, with pinot noir being foremost among them. As a wine-maker originally from Germany's Rhine Valley, the owner of this family-run winery has built a reputation on his European-style wines, exhibiting high acidity and little of the pronounced oak that's so predominant in California wines. This character apparently pleases many Europeans, as about a third of Schug's wine is exported to Europe. The rest, however, is available for tasting at the Sonoma headquarters.
Features
The diminutive tasting room in this post-and-beam-style facility provides wine samplings daily, and tours are available daily by request. In addition to the two Carneros and Reserve pinot noir bottlings, Schug also offers a sparkling pinot noir that'll add a little fizzy zip to your glass.
Key Points
- Daily Tastings 10am - 5pm
- Group Tours & Tastings by appt
- Picnic Area Available
The Inside Scoop
- The Extras - Wine lovers can join one of the three wine clubs the Schug Carneros Estate Winery has to offer. Guests can choose between joining the Pinot Only Club, Reds only club or the Mixed Wines Club where members receive discounts.
Insider Pages Reviews for Schug Carneros Estate
Off of the beaten path, but well worth visiting this winery. The wine selections to be tasted were wonderful and the staff very willing to answer all questions. A must visit when in the wine country!
Posted 10/01/08 | Report Abuse
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on a recent trip to Sonoma we stopped and found a great Rose that would go good with Turkey..Well we drank it. It was delicious! Then came back to buy more for theturkey and they were sold out..So..we will be making this stop to see if they have some more forthis year!
Posted 07/30/08 | Report Abuse
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Schug Winery is family owned by the Schug's who immigrated from Germany many years ago. They are located in an ideal climate for Pinot to thrive so along side of Walter's outstanding wine making abilities, they create award winning wine year after year. I absolutely love this winery's Pinot, they also make a great Sauvignon Blanc, perfect for summer porch sipping pleasure. They also carry outstanding Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot.
Posted 04/28/05 | Report Abuse
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by kimberlynpeter
what a great place. stumbled across schug after taking a drive through the quaint town of glen ellen.
this was back on the last weekend of jan '08, an absolute monsoon of a weekend. we were celebrating the wife's birthday. the two men hosting the tasting were both entertaining and informative. the wines were fantastic. a memorable experience. we have made a point to seek their pinot noir's and chardonnay's once we returned to chicago. celebrating our anniversay mid-august '08 and will definately return to schug to enjoy the winery in the late summer season and hopefully taste a new release or two. or possible indulge in an '05 pinot and check out the duck pond, herb garden and picnic area, as well as the fantastic view. on a clear day try to spot mt diablo. comfortable and unpretentious. enjoy.
Pros: you'll have a good time too
Posted 07/08/08
great location, intimate tasting room, picnic area
by newenglandtransplant
This is a great spot. When you turn on Bonneau Rd. keep driving until you go through the gates and up the hill. There you'll find a quaint tasting room without all of the hustle and bustle of other tasting rooms. You're surrounded by rolling hills so the scenery is very picturesque. There are cave tours avaialble but we didn't take one. The wines are Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays the cool climate at Schug is ideal for growning the grapes. They also have a picnic area for eating, drinking and relaxing.
Pros: picnic area, beautiful scenery, great wine
Posted 03/09/08