This wine has rounded out since being released in 2008. The grapes were chosen from the Seven Hills, Loess, Mill Creek, Upland. Pepper Bridge, as well as Bacchus-Dionysus and Wallula, both located in the Columbia Valley. It is a blend of 76% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenere and 4% Petit Verdot, having the highest percentage of Carmenere that I have seen for this wine. This vintage was characterized by an early bud break and a hot summer which led to ripe fruit. The wine opens with aromas of milk chocolate, Turkish coffee, sagebrush and black cherry. This leads to rich flavors of black cherry, anise, sage, blackberry and mocha. There is a silky mouthfeel and wonderful viscosity, despite the wine being nearly 10 years old. This is drinking beautifully, one of the best of its kind. 2,723 cases of this delicious wine made. Drink 2019-2035- 96
This wine has rounded out since being released in 2008. The grapes were chosen from the Seven Hills, Loess, Mill Creek, Upland. Pepper Bridge, as well as Bacchus-Dionysus and Wallula, both located in the Columbia Valley. It is a blend of 76% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenere and 4% Petit Verdot, having the highest percentage of Carmenere that I have seen for this wine. This vintage was characterized by an early bud break and a hot summer which led to ripe fruit. The wine opens with aromas of milk chocolate, Turkish coffee, sagebrush and black cherry. This leads to rich flavors of black cherry, anise, sage, blackberry and mocha. There is a silky mouthfeel and wonderful viscosity, despite the wine being nearly 10 years old. This is drinking beautifully, one of the best of its kind. 2,723 cases of this delicious wine made. Drink 2019-2035- 96
Feb 19th, 2019
Leonetti rarely disappoints. Dark chocolate sauce, coffee grounds, blueberry, and leather.
Leonetti rarely disappoints. Dark chocolate sauce, coffee grounds, blueberry, and leather.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2015Plum sauce, crème de Violette, and cedar. Rich and expansive. Super soft tannin. Still holding up really well.
Plum sauce, crème de Violette, and cedar. Rich and expansive. Super soft tannin. Still holding up really well.
Mar 29th, 2015
Wow. This is way over delivering. Spectacular nose, body, and finish. So happy to be drinking this pre-Valentines!!
Wow. This is way over delivering. Spectacular nose, body, and finish. So happy to be drinking this pre-Valentines!!
Feb 14th, 2020
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
