Dark Ruby red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and black currant with espresso, cacao, cedar and earthy spice notes. Good balance, lively acidity, fine tannins long ending with fruit and toasty tobacco spice! Nice! — 7 days ago
#leons #schioppettino — 7 days ago
2021 vintage. Tasted via Coravin. So the deals definitely afoot in Napa (and elsewhere in CA) currently. This was light-medium/medium body. Not the biggest Cabernet footprint on the delicate palate. But wow...immediately engaging and intimate simultaneously. Having tasted the late 60's, some 70's, most of the 80's, and nearly all of the 90's-2010's vintages of this at some point...actually feel like this is the wine this property has always wanted to make since inception. It's pure, authentic, and pared to the bone. Zen-like. No fluff, no fat. Tasting a Cabernet like this reminds me (yet again) how bastardized things have truly gotten along CA Hwy 29. Picked up two 6-packs and we'll see how it does. Leaner and biting-playfully. So unlike nearly all Napa cabs these days so it comes across as a huge palate/Napa Cab market reset now. Have been able to take or leave BV over the decades compared to Phelps, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Dunn, Diamond Creek, Mondavi, Mayacamas, Heitz and the rest of the really old guard but blind taste this against any 2020 or newer Napa Cab and/or Bordeaux and see where it slots for you. 8.5.26. — 10 days ago
Entering it's prime drinking window. Color has transformed to a deep brownish tint compared to early bottles which were much more reddish. — a day ago
Old standby. I guess i haven't written about the 2022. This wine is softer than previous bottlings. Typical Sangiovese flavors, though the tiny bit of Cabernet Franc is apparent. Cherry, sweet tobacco, a bit heavy on florals, lower tannins but a lingering finish.
Listening to Adam Again — 5 days ago
Really fresh and dazzling on the nose. Lime, steeliness, salinity. A lovely rounded mouthfeel. Classy and delicious. Excellent — 6 days ago
Salmon in color with a gold tint.
Strong nose of currants, fresh cherries, yeast, spices, light brioche, earth, lemons and light almonds.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and medium plus size bubbles.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, green apples, lemons, herbs, sea salt, earth, yeast and minerals.
Nice finish with limes and almonds.
This is a very tasty Rosé Champagne. Rich and complex. Nicely balanced and easy drinking right out of the bottle.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.
Good by itself or with food.
12% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$80. — a day ago
One of the best RDD wines we have had. Excellent balance. Just the right amount of oak. Super elegant. 13.5%. Very nice! — 6 days ago
Excellent! — 7 days ago
Ira Schwartz

I have not had many DP Rose’s. On the nose, extremely expressive scents of red fruits & flowers. One of the most powerful champagnes I have tasted. I felt like my taste buds were being held hostage by various red fruit and acid. An unapologetic finish that handcuffed my mouth.. — 13 hours ago