Installation of a 137 kWh array at the Davies Vineyards property in St. Helena, as well as adding an additional 149 kWh of production at the Schramsberg array.
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2017
Sean Thompson is promoted to Director of Winemaking. The Grayson Building is opened in St. Helena, providing a new location to taste Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards wines.
2015
Schramsberg Vineyards celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jack & Jamie Davies revival of the property.
2008
New Visitor Center is completed.
1905
Jacob Schram dies. Property inherited by son, Herman.
2012
Schramsberg Vineyards celebrates the 150th anniversary of Jacob Schram’s founding of the property.
2010
Schramsberg Vineyards installs 315 kilowatt-hours solar array consisting of 1,655 panels.
2009
Schramsberg Vineyards receives final certification under both the Napa Green Winery program and the Napa Green Certified Land program.
2008
Matriarch Jamie Davies passes away. The oak grove in the lower vineyard is dedicated as “Jack and Jamie’s Grove.”
2007
Schramsberg 2005 Brut Rosé is served at the White House State Dinner honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 10th year of Camp Schramsberg 3-day sparkling wine camp and the first-ever Spring camp. Schramsberg launches the Riddler’s Circle.
2006
Debut of J. Schram Rosé (1998) released September 15. New production building is completed. Sean Thompson is hired as Assistant Winemaker.
2005
Hugh is named as CEO/President of Schramsberg Vineyards and Jamie remains chairman.
2004
First vintage of J. Davies Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon (2001) released. The wine is named in honor of Jack Davies. The Davies family chairs the Napa Valley Wine Auction. Hugh Davies marries Monique Nelson in the olive grove on the estate.
2003
Schramsberg 1996 J. Schram voted “Best Overall Wine and Best Sparkling Wine” at Sydney International Wine Competition. This was the first time that an American wine, or a sparkling wine, had ever won either of these two awards.
2000
Hugh Davies becomes Head Winemaker.
1998
Jack Davies passes away and Jamie becomes Chairman of the company. The Jack L. Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund established. The first “Sparkling Wine Symposium” is offered for members of the trade. This will eventually be renamed as Camp Schramsberg and opens up to consumers as well. Schramsberg Vineyards placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1996
Jack and Jamie presented with James Beard Foundation’s National “Outstanding Wine and Spirits” Award. Hugh Davies joins Schramsberg as the Enologist full time.
1994
The replanting of the winery’s historic Diamond Mountain property to Cabernet Sauvignon and the red Bordeaux varietals begins.
1992
Schramsberg releases 1987 J. Schram, America’s first Tête de Cuvée, is introduced in London.
1990
Schramsberg’s 1986 Crémant Demi-Sec served at the luncheon to honor President Mikhail Gorbachev at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. Anderson Valley fruit in Mendocino County added to mix of vineyard sources.
1987
Schramsberg produces first vintage of the J. Schram tête de cuvée made from Chardonnay grapes. Sourcing of grapes from cooler coastal sites for sparkling wines begins in earnest. First non-Napa fruit used at Schramsberg.
1985
Nineteenth-century, 20-acre McEachran Winery Estate (contiguous with Schramsberg) purchased, reuniting under single ownership these two historical California properties.
1980
Schramsberg Reserve introduced: vintage dated, aged on the yeast 4 years before disgorging, yet another innovation in the United States.
1972
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 1969 served at the State dinner “Toast to Peace” hosted by President Richard Nixon for the Premier Zhou En-lai in Beijing, China, marking the first time Schramsberg or any American wine is served at any White House or State event, at home or abroad.
1968
Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve established. Jack Davies helped spearhead the passage of the nation’s first such agricultural preserve.
1967
Schramsberg produces vintage dated Blanc de Noirs of Pinot Noir grapes, an innovation in the United States.
1965
200+ acre Schramsberg property purchased by Jack and Jamie Davies, who had moved from Los Angeles with young sons Bill and John to the Napa Valley. First bottling of wine under the Davies proprietorship of Schramsberg Vineyards and Cellars. Hugh Davies, youngest son of Jack & Jamie, is born the month after the family takes ownership of the winery.
1957
Schramsberg is declared a Historical Monument by the California Historical Society under ownership of the Pringle family.
1912
The winery ceases operation and is sold.
1891
Wines produced at Schramsberg listed as Zinfandel, Sauvignon Vert, Burgundy, Hock, Sauterne and Riesling style of wines. Schramsberg Riesling served to President Harrison at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco.