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C a R N E R O S • S O N O M a • C a L I F O R N FOUNDERS Walter and Gertrud Schug 602 BONNEAU ROAD • SONOMA, CA 95476 TOLL FREE: 800.966.9365 • PHONE 707.939.9363 • FAX 707.939.9364 WWW.SCHUGWINERY.COM CARNEROS • SONOMA • CALIFORNIA For nearly four decades, Schug Carneros Estate has crafted subtle and age-worthy wines in the cool Carneros Appellation of Sonoma County. Founded in 1980 by veteran German-born winemaker Walter Schug and his wife Gertrud, the winery is now led by their children Axel, Claudia and Andrea. Sonoma- born winemaker Michael Cox joined the family in 1995 and continues to perfect the wines while upholding the family’s European winemaking philosophy of respect for terroir and elegance. Family Estate Schug Winery lies on the far western edge of Carneros, five miles south of the town of Sonoma on a hilltop with sweeping views Pinot Noir has been a part of the Schug family for nearly 100 years. Founder of the Sonoma Valley. The family’s 42-acre Estate vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with an additional 150 acres Walter Schug was born and raised on a winemaking estate in Germany where grown under contract by respected and experienced growers throughout Carneros, the Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast. The in 1923 his father began producing Pinot Noir from a vineyard dating back to Carneros District lies at the cool southern end of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. An area of low hills and flatlands, the region the 12th century. Walter’s impact on the California wine industry is legendary, as is profoundly affected by cool marine air from the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. During the summer a ceiling of fog founding winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards he helped bring international hovers over the vineyards in the morning, clearing as the day warms. On the Schug Estate, the fog is replaced in the afternoon by fame to Napa Valley’s Cabernet Sauvignons. While at Phelps he started his own summertime winds that come rushing through the Petaluma Gap, which funnels cold air from the Pacific Ocean. The cooler late label in 1980 to pursue his love of Pinot Noir. Eventually Walter and Gertrud, afternoon temperature protects the acidity in the grapes, while strong winds slow down photosynthesis resulting in riper flavors at also from a German winemaking family, moved to Sonoma to build their own lower sugar levels. The wind also results in smaller berries with thicker skins, giving the wines a unique savory and spicy character winery in the newly emerging Carneros region. Here they found ideal conditions that is signature of the Estate’s unique terroir. to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the European style. Since the birth of the very first SCHUG wine, a strong legacy has developed that is now being passed on to future Wine & Food generations. In the European tradition, the Schug Family encourages the enjoyment of Winemaking wine with food - from everyday meals to festive celebrations. Chef Kristine Schug A Sonoma native, Winemaker Michael Cox dedicates her time to the development spent his youth in the hills and valleys of of recipes to complement each wine. wine country. This local head start gave him Wine club members as well as visiting insight into this diverse wine region. He was members of the trade and media from superbly trained at UC Davis in the science around the globe are frequently treated of winemaking and in 1995 he found to Kristine’s delicious dishes, which are himself returning to Sonoma Valley to carefully paired with our wines. Please work with Walter Schug. Walter and Mike check out her extensive collection of worked together for nearly 20 years and recipes on our website. today, Mike honors the Schug family legacy as he continues to uphold the Old World philosophy of crafting elegant and balanced wines which are true to their region. WWW.SCHUGWINERY.COM For nearly four decades, Schug Carneros Estate has crafted subtle and age-worthy wines in the cool Carneros Appellation of Sonoma County. Founded in 1980 by veteran German-born winemaker Walter Schug and his wife Gertrud, the winery is now led by their children Axel, Claudia and Andrea. Sonoma- born winemaker Michael Cox joined the family in 1995 and continues to perfect the wines while upholding the family’s European winemaking philosophy of respect for terroir and elegance. Family Estate Schug Winery lies on the far western edge of Carneros, five miles south of the town of Sonoma on a hilltop with sweeping views Pinot Noir has been a part of the Schug family for nearly 100 years. Founder of the Sonoma Valley. The family’s 42-acre Estate vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with an additional 150 acres Walter Schug was born and raised on a winemaking estate in Germany where grown under contract by respected and experienced growers throughout Carneros, the Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast. The in 1923 his father began producing Pinot Noir from a vineyard dating back to Carneros District lies at the cool southern end of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. An area of low hills and flatlands, the region the 12th century. Walter’s impact on the California wine industry is legendary, as is profoundly affected by cool marine air from the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. During the summer a ceiling of fog founding winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards he helped bring international hovers over the vineyards in the morning, clearing as the day warms. On the Schug Estate, the fog is replaced in the afternoon by fame to Napa Valley’s Cabernet Sauvignons. While at Phelps he started his own summertime winds that come rushing through the Petaluma Gap, which funnels cold air from the Pacific Ocean. The cooler late label in 1980 to pursue his love of Pinot Noir. Eventually Walter and Gertrud, afternoon temperature protects the acidity in the grapes, while strong winds slow down photosynthesis resulting in riper flavors at also from a German winemaking family, moved to Sonoma to build their own lower sugar levels. The wind also results in smaller berries with thicker skins, giving the wines a unique savory and spicy character winery in the newly emerging Carneros region. Here they found ideal conditions that is signature of the Estate’s unique terroir. to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the European style. Since the birth of the very first SCHUG wine, a strong legacy has developed that is now being passed on to future Wine & Food generations. In the European tradition, the Schug Family encourages the enjoyment of Winemaking wine with food - from everyday meals to festive celebrations. Chef Kristine Schug A Sonoma native, Winemaker Michael Cox dedicates her time to the development spent his youth in the hills and valleys of of recipes to complement each wine. wine country. This local head start gave him Wine club members as well as visiting insight into this diverse wine region. He was members of the trade and media from superbly trained at UC Davis in the science around the globe are frequently treated of winemaking and in 1995 he found to Kristine’s delicious dishes, which are himself returning to Sonoma Valley to carefully paired with our wines. Please work with Walter Schug. Walter and Mike check out her extensive collection of worked together for nearly 20 years and recipes on our website. today, Mike honors the Schug family legacy as he continues to uphold the Old World philosophy of crafting elegant and balanced wines which are true to their region. WWW.SCHUGWINERY.COM PINE MTN.- CLOVERDALE PEAK L A S O K Vineyards and Grower Partners N E NORTHERN SONOMA O C M O Carneros AVA M E N D O C I N O C O. A A . Cloverdale C 1 Schug Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir S O N O M A C O. L O E . 2 Sangiacomo Donnell Ranch Pinot Noir X 3 Hi Vista Sauvignon Blanc A G e y s e r 4 Tirado Pinot Noir R O C K P I L E N P e a k HWY 101 D 5 Sangiacomo Montini Merlot South Fork Gualala River S E R 6 Ricci Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent 7 Iund Pinot Noir O L V ake A So 8 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay no L ma L Sonoma Coast AVA N E Y Geyserville 9 Grossi Sauvignon Blanc Sea Ranch 10 Stagegulch Chardonnay, Pinot Noir O K N I G H T S 11 Sangiacomo Federick & Lakeville Pinot Noir P a c i f i cBLACK PT. HWY 128 V A L L E Y 12 Leveroni Sauvignon Blanc M D R Y Mt. 13 Smith Chardonnay Saint NORTHERN SONOMA CREEK Helena Sonoma Valley AVA A 14 Magnolia Farms Cabernet Sauvignon VALLEY Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rancho Salina 15 Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Healdsburg H HWY 1 W 16 Atwood Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon HORSESHOE PT. Y 2 9 17 Pickberry Malbec, Petit Verdot F O R T R O S S - SALT PT. 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