2013 Leonetti "Reserve" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (1.5L)

“The 2013 'Reserve' Red Wine is the most exceptional bottling in this impressive range from Leonetti in this vintage. This blend of 81% Cabernet with 11% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot, which spent 22 months in new and used French oak prior to bottling. The wine has a massive, deep core and possesses some absolutely intoxicating aromatics. This incredible wine begins with aromas of crème de cassis, anise, dark chocolate and black cherries with black olive. The flavors of black cherries, black olive, black tea, mocha and blueberry pie continue to presist on the palate where it offers an absolutely exceptional mouthfeel and texture. Moderately tannic at this time, try to give this impossible to resist wine at least two more years in the bottle to fully develop. A spectacular effort from head winemaker Chris Figgins in crafting this scintillating new release wine. (OB)” (09/2016)

“Similar to the straight Cabernet release, the 2013 Walla Walla Reserve has even more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and is 81% Cabernet, 11% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot. It does nicely in the vintage and has beautiful purity and elegant as well as textbook Cabernet notes of cassis, toasted spice, graphite, scorched earth and hints of chocolate. (JD)” (06/2016)

“Sour cherries, red plums, hints of flowery underbrush and animal tones define the 2013 Red Wine Reserve. Round and supple, this impresses with its ripe fruits and mineral tones. Juicy acidity works to maintain an energetic feel. It tapers off long and spicy, leaving tart blackberry and dusty inner florals to mingle with adolescent tannins and a hint of mint. There is a bit of brett on the 2013, yet it provides a pleasantly rustic edginess to the wine. The 2013 is just entering its drinking window. (EG)” (10/2023)