“California jeweler Jennifer Dawes has partnered with Schramsberg Vineyards on a special jewel commissioned by the Napa Valley winery to mark its 60th anniversary. Dawes reimagined a vintage swizzle stick for the Dazzler, a pendant that jewelry fanatics would favor, but that is also functional—it is designed to gently mix champagne-based cocktails without knocking out the bubbles.”
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Jennifer Dawes Makes Bubbles With Pendant for Napa Winery
Check Out These Wines That Are Perfect for Your Fall Celebrations
“From tailgating to holiday parties, Sommelier Vanessa Price joins TODAY to share seasonal drinks for all your fall celebrations, including a canned wine, non-alcoholic aperitivo and more.”
Best Winery Tour 2026: Schramsberg Vineyards
“Step into candlelit, hand-dug caves and learn the méthode traditionnelle of sparkling wine production at one of Napa Valley’s most storied estates. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, Schramsberg crafts wines with fruit from cool-climate North Coast vineyards and ages them on the yeast in historic tunnels lined with bottles. The family’s enduring commitment to quality and Napa’s preservation adds meaning to a tour where atmosphere, history and craftsmanship sparkle in equal measure.”
North Bay wines on the table during Trump’s dinner with Japanese prime minister
“Three Bay Area wines were on the table during a state dinner in Japan. President Donald Trump dined with new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi at the U.S embassy in Tokyo as part of the president’s three-day visit to Japan. The wines featured were: the Schramsberg 2021 North Coast Blanc De Noir, the Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay, and the Akiko Pinot Noir from Freeman Winery in the North Bay.”
The 7 Best Cabernet Sauvignon From Napa Valley’s St Helena AVA
Jacob Schram planted vines on what is now the J. Davies estate vineyard in 1862. The vineyard is in the center of two cool water creeks, the Nash Creek and the Ritchie Creek, which help keep the vines cool even in the hot sun. The Davies family, also known for their sparkling Schramsberg wines, first planted traditional Champagne grape varieties here in the 1960s but found the land was better for Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. This bottling is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged for 20 months in 50 percent new French oak barrels. Delightful aromas of black plum, cherry, and cassis draw you in to its full-bodied palate of ripe red and black fruit flavors accented by brown baking spices, crushed violet petals, and a touch of graphite in the persistent finish.
Would You Like Wine with That? The Best Pairings for Classic In-N-Out Dishes
French Fries
“There is no pairing more essential than French fries and bubbly. This is, in fact, a meal in its entirety. Burgers, tenders and shakes be damned—if I have fresh, hand-cut fries prepared in 100% sunflower oil at the ready, a glass of something sparkling is all I need to find karmic bliss.
While Champagne is a standard-bearer for this Frenchie combo, a domestic iteration can be just as satisfying and much more economical (especially in light of recent world events). Schramsberg, an OG of California traditional-method sparkling wine production, needs no introduction. And their Blanc de Blancs? Never has a yeast-laden, fruit-baked, acid-teeming and fine-bubble bottling felt so right alongside the salty, greasy, savory crunch of a French fry. This 100% Chardonnay style’s mousse and acidity act as a squeegee on the palate, wiping the whole glutinous affair clean and preparing you for the next bite.” – Vanessa Price