Review: Wines of Scharffenberger, 2026 Releases

By Christopher Null

Scharffenberger is a Mendocino-based winery that specializes exclusively in sparkling wines (all ideal for pairing with sister operation Scharffen Berger chocolates). We’ve covered these wines periodically through the years. Today we take a fresh look at the two flagship nonvintage bottlings as well as a vintage blanc de noirs picked in 2019. NV Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Mendocino County (2026) – Still 60% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir. Soothing baked apple notes kick things off,

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