At the southern edge of Sonoma, where cool Pacific breezes drift inland from San Pablo Bay, lies Schug Carneros Estate — a benchmark for elegant, European-inspired winemaking in California. Founded by Walter Schug, a German-born winemaker who helped shape the identity of Pinot Noir in America, the estate bridges Old World sensibility with New World vitality.
Walter’s story began in the Rheingau, where his family had been growing grapes for generations. After studying viticulture and enology at Geisenheim, he moved to California in the 1950s, just as the state’s wine industry was finding its modern voice. His work at Joseph Phelps — including the legendary Insignia blend — set a new standard for quality, but his heart belonged to Pinot Noir. In 1980, he founded Schug Winery in the cool Carneros region, where fog and ocean winds create ideal conditions for Burgundian varieties.
Today, the winery remains family-owned, with Walter’s children carrying forward his legacy of precision, restraint, and respect for the land. The wines — particularly the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — are admired for their balance, purity, and quiet confidence. They reflect an understanding that great wine is as much about patience and intuition as it is about sunshine and soil.
Schug’s Carneros estate stands as a rare bridge between continents: a distinctly Californian expression grounded in European craftsmanship. It’s a story of heritage, innovation, and a lifelong belief that wine should express both place and personality — never excess.
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Pinot Noir
55,00 €
