The 2014 Red Wine Reserve bursts from the glass with a mentholated freshness as dusty rose and musky black cherries form its perfumed bouquet. This is deeply textural and plush on the palate, with saline minerals and brisk acidity adding tension as pretty inner florals form toward the close. The 2014 finishes energetically, buzzing with residual tension, as sour cherries and licorice tones slowly fade. Aromatically, the 2014 is beginning to develop, but it still requires some patience to truly soften. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2023)
The 2014 Red Wine Reserve bursts from the glass with a mentholated freshness as dusty rose and musky black cherries form its perfumed bouquet. This is deeply textural and plush on the palate, with saline minerals and brisk acidity adding tension as pretty inner florals form toward the close. The 2014 finishes energetically, buzzing with residual tension, as sour cherries and licorice tones slowly fade. Aromatically, the 2014 is beginning to develop, but it still requires some patience to truly soften. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2023)
Oct 5th, 2023
Tried to create a lasting impression on my daughter before leaving us again, as she travels the world, with this Leonetti Reserve. Maybe it was just a blatant attempt of bribery to get her to stay.... The wine slowly released most of its dark deep secrets after decanting/in glas for nearly 2 hours. Blueberry, currant and dry fig carried by cigar box and mulberry spice. We were playing the board game Azul … and suddenly the wine was gone. Must have been one of those bottles again that didn’t have quite 750 ml.
Tried to create a lasting impression on my daughter before leaving us again, as she travels the world, with this Leonetti Reserve. Maybe it was just a blatant attempt of bribery to get her to stay.... The wine slowly released most of its dark deep secrets after decanting/in glas for nearly 2 hours. Blueberry, currant and dry fig carried by cigar box and mulberry spice. We were playing the board game Azul … and suddenly the wine was gone. Must have been one of those bottles again that didn’t have quite 750 ml.
Aug 11th, 2022
Happy (belated) birthday Brian!
Happy (belated) birthday Brian!
Oct 23rd, 2021
Velvety smooth, dark fruit, cassis.
Velvety smooth, dark fruit, cassis.
Jun 4th, 2021Full bodied, intense and extremely well balanced. Full concert from the quiet flutes to the brass to the booming drums. Satisfying mineral earthy, tobacco notes, lingering finish.
Full bodied, intense and extremely well balanced. Full concert from the quiet flutes to the brass to the booming drums. Satisfying mineral earthy, tobacco notes, lingering finish.
Dec 29th, 2019
Very good. Had with Kundrat beef.
Very good. Had with Kundrat beef.
Apr 2nd, 2018
It tasted as good as it sounds!
It tasted as good as it sounds!
Mar 5th, 2018
What an absolute joy this wine was to taste. Silky texture, balance, depth, long and lush on the finish. I wish more Napa Cab producers would taste this wine.
What an absolute joy this wine was to taste. Silky texture, balance, depth, long and lush on the finish. I wish more Napa Cab producers would taste this wine.
Oct 2nd, 2017
John had this 7 years ago
John had this 7 years ago
Aug 23rd, 2017
Drew had this 8 years ago
Drew had this 8 years ago
Mar 17th, 2017
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
