Submitted by Axel Schug, May 17, 2007 14:26

Mr. Hellman, I am curious what is the last SCHUG Pinot Noir you have tasted?

Unlike Sterling's Winery Lake, Walter Schug's Pinot Noirs have grown in reputation over the past 25 years since he left Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The Schug label is now distributed in 45 states and 9 export countries. Of a total annual distribution of over 40,000 cases, more than half of that is pinot noir.

Schug does not strive to emulate burgundy, yet interestingly during the first decade as much as 40% of the wines were sold in Europe, before American tastes discovered the varietal. They are still highly regarded for their style and quality to value vis-a-vis their burgundian counterparts.

We invite you to taste the latest vintages, as well as the chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet and merlot that round out the portfolio.

Axel Schug, Managing Partner

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