Dan Michael

9.1

Really enjoyed the tart acidity and spritley weight of this wine, perfect with our roast pheasant and Tuscan white beans, yum! — 9 years ago

Riccardo L.

8.9

Not as sweet and syrupy as some of its cousins. Appreciating this lighter version. — 10 years ago

Jeffrey Davies

9.5

Levensohn 2012 Napa Valley/St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
I had the good fortune to taste this exciting wine on two occasions, first at a party for the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux organized by Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider) in Bel Air, together with a number of top Bordeaux producers! And then at a dinner at Silvio Denz's Château Faugères, a grand cru classé in Saint-Emilion. I've always enjoyed sharing some of Napa Valley's finest with some of Bordeaux's top producers! I think it fair to say that everyone, myself included, was very impressed with this rendition of Pascal Levensohn's latest release, produced from grapes grown in his own Saint Helena vineyard, most of which fruit he sells to Vineyard 29.

The color is like the band: saturated Deep Purple, leaving little doubt as to the ripeness of the harvest. The nose gains in both intensity and complexity as the wine comes to life in the glass revealing aromas of ripe blue and black fruits, subtly underscored by hints of vanillin and espresso, these latter scents being the result of nearly two years aging in high-quality, new French oak barrels. Nothing is overstated here, au contraire: complexity is as much in play here as is concentration. On the palate, the wine has a velvety caress thanks to its superbly integrated grape and oak tannins that confirm the impression of ripeness but also the deft hand of the winemaker. Similar blue and black berry fruits that were evident on the nose also infuse the flavors of this intriguing wine. The wine's finish is lengthy and altogether seamless. Nothing stands out but for the overall harmony and balance of this beautifully knit rendition of Napa Valley Cabernet.

I thought the 2010 Levensohn was a very fine wine when I tasted it last year. But this 2012 rises to a whole new level, one where it begins to flirt with some of the Valley's most prestigious names. My friends from Bordeaux, with whom I was pleased to share it, were as impressed as was I. Alas, the wine has but one fault: there were only 49 cases produced – and one of them is already spoken for!
— 11 years ago

Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.1

Silvio does it — 11 years ago

Denis Roudenko

9.3

Плотные животные тона, слива, вишня, вяленый табачный лист, очень насыщенно и мощно. Очень интенсивный вкус, суховатые танины, держать. 18/20 (94/100) — 12 years ago

Jeff Burrows

9.1

enjoyed meeting Silvio on a Piemonte visit in Sept. nice weeknight wine, varietally correct. — 12 years ago

Yuriy Starikov

9.2

Very light — 10 years ago

Molly K

9.0

This was beautiful! Strong, nutty and mineral similar to nice home wines I've had in Greece. — 10 years ago

Carter Snead

9.2

At Silvio Nickol for the bride's 40th!! — 10 years ago

John T

9.0

Went great with blackened salmon and brined chicken — 11 years ago

Gal

9.2

Really beautiful. Lots of tannins with an intense finish! I'm having the 2011 — 11 years ago

Patrick Bourgeois

9.7

Silvio Morando vino rosato, Piemonte.
Summertime. — 11 years ago

Simon Grøterud

9.3

Veldig god! Passer til sopp, ost, elg, pasta. — 12 years ago

Gian Nelson

9.0

Unbelievably classic. The mushroom, truffle, and red fruit just dances and the acid and tannin structure is so interesting. Reminds me why I fell in love with Barolo! — 10 years ago

Carter Snead

9.2

At Silvio Nickol for the bride's 40th!! — 10 years ago

Maria Grazia Melegari

9.5

Spicy, juicy and elegant, Very pleasant to drink,it evolves in Mediterranean and balsamic herbs. SP (Silvio Piona) 2011 an example of new face of Bardolino — 11 years ago

Gung

9.1

打边炉搭配海鲜，比较适合国人大众口味 — 11 years ago

Matt Caris

9.2

Excellent food wine; with an Italian chicken and tomatoes dish and Silvio Van Zandt on TV.... — 11 years ago

with Justin

Min Kong

9.0

A little light but color very good ... Finish also good .... Even young ^^ — 11 years ago

Bruce Baldinger

9.7

Earthy. Ripe. Beautiful. — 12 years ago