Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Third year in a row to hang out with @jesus g as he pours some amazing Schramsberg and JDavies wines for us. One of the best hosts in the entire valley! If you find yourself in Napa, don’t miss out on doing a tasting with him!
When pouring next to the Reserve, this always shows a much more brighter and tightly coiled profile (as expected with BdB). I’ve found that I enjoy the Reserve younger and the JSchram older (as it starts to channel similar Reserve tasting notes with more age). Lemon confit, buttered fresh biscuit, sea spray and grilled aromatics. The acid is almost racy, yet it still is amazingly commanding in how it evolves with complexity.
Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Third year in a row to hang out with @jesus g as he pours some amazing Schramsberg and JDavies wines for us. One of the best hosts in the entire valley! If you find yourself in Napa, don’t miss out on doing a tasting with him!
When pouring next to the Reserve, this always shows a much more brighter and tightly coiled profile (as expected with BdB). I’ve found that I enjoy the Reserve younger and the JSchram older (as it starts to channel similar Reserve tasting notes with more age). Lemon confit, buttered fresh biscuit, sea spray and grilled aromatics. The acid is almost racy, yet it still is amazingly commanding in how it evolves with complexity.
Feb 19th, 2020
Nice, deep and detailed sparkling wine. A bit oxidized in style but it balanced nicely with the deep fruit flavors.
Nice, deep and detailed sparkling wine. A bit oxidized in style but it balanced nicely with the deep fruit flavors.
Jan 1st, 2019
82% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir.
35% barrel-fermented.
Aged on the lees for 7 years.
Very good but too pricey at $120.
82% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir.
35% barrel-fermented.
Aged on the lees for 7 years.
Very good but too pricey at $120.
Nov 17th, 2018
Still vibrant, juicy palate. Probably could have opened a touch earlier - getting more earthy, mushroomy notes now with the Pinot Noir. Delicious and elegant nonetheless.
Still vibrant, juicy palate. Probably could have opened a touch earlier - getting more earthy, mushroomy notes now with the Pinot Noir. Delicious and elegant nonetheless.
Jan 1st, 2018
Yeasty, oxidative style. Toasted bread and apple. 82% chardonnay really shines but the pinot brings complexity. A great American sparkler.
Yeasty, oxidative style. Toasted bread and apple. 82% chardonnay really shines but the pinot brings complexity. A great American sparkler.
Sep 24th, 2017
California, USA
