Leonetti Cellar
Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Bright, saturated medium ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, licorice, exotic spices and lavender convey an impression of medicinal reserve. Enters the mouth thick, utterly seamless and suave, displaying alluring sweetness to its dark berry, bitter chocolate and spice flavors. This wonderfully rich yet juicy 2017 Cabernet finishes with broad, refined tannins that are already in balance with the wine's fruit. Just this side of voluptuous, this beauty may not have the sheer verve of the '16 but it will offer earlier fireworks. Very long and vinous on the palate-saturating aftertaste, with the tannins coating the entire palate and front teeth. The wine's spicy complexity should contribute to its early appeal but it would be a shame not to hold this Cabernet for at least a few years. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, December 2020)
Bright, saturated medium ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, licorice, exotic spices and lavender convey an impression of medicinal reserve. Enters the mouth thick, utterly seamless and suave, displaying alluring sweetness to its dark berry, bitter chocolate and spice flavors. This wonderfully rich yet juicy 2017 Cabernet finishes with broad, refined tannins that are already in balance with the wine's fruit. Just this side of voluptuous, this beauty may not have the sheer verve of the '16 but it will offer earlier fireworks. Very long and vinous on the palate-saturating aftertaste, with the tannins coating the entire palate and front teeth. The wine's spicy complexity should contribute to its early appeal but it would be a shame not to hold this Cabernet for at least a few years. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, December 2020)
Dec 3rd, 2020
I don’t get the low community rating for this. Give it time and it sings with all that velvety dark fruit.
I don’t get the low community rating for this. Give it time and it sings with all that velvety dark fruit.
Jun 20th, 2023Initial tasting of the wine was a delayed earthy tone. The aroma had a smokiness to it.
Initial tasting of the wine was a delayed earthy tone. The aroma had a smokiness to it.
Aug 29th, 2020
Color: A Rich purple red that captures light, letting little escape.
Aroma: A light earthy smell
Taste: initial touch of the tough I didn't taste much, rather it needed a second to become the earthy tone that I associate with cabs. My drinking companion suggested a smokey taste, but my pallette isn't quite as refined as his.
Wowed: No
Color: A Rich purple red that captures light, letting little escape.
Aroma: A light earthy smell
Taste: initial touch of the tough I didn't taste much, rather it needed a second to become the earthy tone that I associate with cabs. My drinking companion suggested a smokey taste, but my pallette isn't quite as refined as his.
Wowed: No
