Cork split in half, but was able to save it with a Durand. Double decanted for sediment, with perhaps 45 minutes of slow O in the bottle. Upon opening this showed riper black fruits and bramble, with a hint of pruniness on the finish. But with air it evolved to show savory red and black fruits with hints of dried herbs, and the pruniness I noted initially completely disappeared. I really enjoyed this bottle. 92-93 range.
I was very surprised by how much I liked this wine tonight! Its 15/16yrs btl age have done it well. This was served along-side several other domestic cabs from CA & Wa. I found it to have an extra gear of complexity and persistence. Very enjoyable. And I almost passed up on a pour??? 93+/94 Red of the night for me. Same btl as JGuthrie, rocknroller & Galewskj .
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Monthly Tasting Group: California and Washington Cabs/Syrah (Estelle, St. Paul, MN): Very dark red/purple color, 3mm clear edge. Drank a glass over 90 minutes. Drank this next to a '05 Corison Kronos. This bottle started out with a little burst on the nose, earthy and some classic fruit, to where initially I thought I favored the Leonetti. But this seemed to change quickly and seemed more rustic and austere in comparison. It seemed like this was just tiring.
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Ripe brambly black and red fruit with fresh tobacco and scorched earth on the nose. More of the same on the palate, with distinct blackberry notes. Medium plus tannins. Some heat on the finish. A little more fruit forward than I typically like, but I'm ok that I have several more. Will be interesting to see how these evolve over time.
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Disagree with drink now. The fruit is still opulent. Inky. Blueberry preserves. Oscuro, clear, color to rim. Kind tannins. full bodied with medium acid. Still lots of life.
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Typical Leonetti profile. It was smooth and balanced, but definitely more restrained than I’m accustomed to. This was my only bottle of this vintage and I much prefer the ‘05. No complaints just not a good QPR at this point IMO. Lots of sediment while decanting. I ended up dumping probably a couple ounces. Standing up the bottle for a day probably would have helped.
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Opened at a restaurant with about a 1 hour decant. Wine was starting to really sing in the glass. Classic Leonetti nose of deep rich cassis, ripe plum, black fruit. Mouthfeel was fantastic, smooth, integrated with complex layers of fruit up front and mid palate. Medium finish with really nice soft tannins throughout.
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Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violet, cassis, plum and black cherries. Flavors of Bing cherries, plums and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, drying tannin, full boded. Drink now with some air.
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Bright crimson in color. 14.6% ABV. Absolutely gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, molten licorice, tobacco and Whitman Sampler box. Big, plush and concentrated. Layered and complex with silky fruit that glides across the palate. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry liqueur, smoke and currants. The finish is exceptionally long with a big shroud of fine grained tannins. Although approachable now this wine will certainly benefit from more time in the cellar. Best over the next 4-7 years.
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Stylish, classy Cab with small amounts of other varietals blended in. Drinking really well right now. Deep red color with notes of blackberry and coffee flavors. Smooth satiny finish.
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Like most younger Leonetti's they are better day 2. Unfortunately this only made it 3 hours in the decanter. Earthy notes with plenty of leather, coffee grounds, raspberry, and sweet tannins. Never really came around but has tons of structure and upward potential.
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An impressive and well-aged Cabernet that is drinking near its peak right now. Dark purple in color, full in body, nose of mulberry and spice. Well-integrated and ripe tastes of plum, blackberry, leather, and graphite, with a thick and somewhat spicy finish. 14.6% alcohol. Blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. A classy wine.
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Fantastic, but far too young. No sign of age whatsoever, and it took a while to open up. It was only open for an hour before it was all gone... Better luck next time!
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I like the cassis/Chambord profile of this wine. This is a fruit forward Cabernet but not overpowering. There is a little cinnamon on the nose too. The wine leaves some nice legs on the glass which is a testament to it's viscosity. Overall, a very balanced effort.
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P&P on a spontaneous pizza night with son-in-law. Big wine, lots of fruit, threw a lot of sediment, better after it opened. Should have decanted for some time before drinking.
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Youthful Ruby; bright color for an eight year-old wine. Classic nose of cassis and slightly spicy dark fruits. Has a palate deep dark, but harmonious flavors. Good acidity and fine but fading tannins. Probably entering it's peak drinking window, but with plenty of time to drink up.
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Black cherry, leather and subtle fruit on the nose. Black cherry, anise and well blended tannin on the tongue. Inky red colors on the visuals. Outstanding.
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Paired with filet mignon and good friends, ready right out of the bottle. After 90 minutes showed solid notes of cigar and tobacco, with black fruit and chocolate on the palate. Minimal tannins, ready to drink.
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Wow - This wine is drinking perfectly right now. Big nose of luscious dark fruits, as the wine hits the palate, it's like liquid silk it's so smooth with tannins and fruit in perfect harmony and a long lingering finish. Yum!
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I think other recent reviews are right on. Drinking very good. Beautiful soft nose of crushed plum, ripe black fruit. What hits you on the palate is the silky mouthfeel and soft tannins. The flavor of this wine coats the mouth with nice cassis, chocolate, spices, black fruit with a solid finish. Was pleased with this as the QPR on Leonetti these days is out of whack.
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Reiterate previous tasting note, but bringing the rating down a bit due to some fading of the dark fruit qualities (bouquet and finish) and a little more oak in the finish.
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It has cellared well. Lots of life remaining. All the typical good tasting adjectives apply for this well balanced cab; particularly smooth finish. Lacking a bit of complexity. Easy to drink alone or would be great with braised beef and rich dark sauce.
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Tried in a vertical flight of 2004-2008 Leonetti Cabs. Dark, brooding wine. Nose if tar, charcoal, followed by rich, ripe fruit. Plenty of tannin and structure. Very good wine, would be perfect with a big grilled steak. Will continue to improve and probably smooth out with a few more years in bottle. Try again in 2015+
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Full-bodied and more rustic than usual with overripe black raspberry fruit along with notes of cassis and bitter chocolate. This is one of the few West Coast cabs I truly like but this bottle at least was cloying and not enjoyable to drink at all.
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Decanted for 4 hours. Rich nose of blackberries, wood and pencil lead. Opulent fruit, incredible depth with espresso and charcoal notes on the finish. Showing well now yet still somewhat closed, hasn't peaked yet and a long life ahead of it, probably at least five years. Try again in 12-18 months.
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Not drinking particularly well right now... maybe it is in that "funk" stage but it certainly was NOT what we would expect from an $85 bottle of wine. We did not decant and maybe we should have from reading other reviews... agree with sjdcellar review but based on that criticism could not give this wine any 90+ score.
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this was good but not as big and rich as i expect from Leonetti. it seemed to be a bit light on the edges and did not get better in the glass. still a very good wine but just a bit disappointing versus previous tastes
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This had nice, full fruit and good balance. However, I think I detected a bit of TCA on the nose and taste. This makes me want to closely monitor my other bottles of this stuff.
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Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Followed over a couple of hours.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black berries, blue berries, plum and black cherries. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold.
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Very nice cab. Not nearly as oaky as I'd feared. Tasted downright balanced compared to a typical Napa cab. Lots of layers of fruit and barrel, good concentration and length. Not sure if it's worth the money when compared to Seven Hills, for example, but a very nice wine.
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Decanted for 45 minutes and probably needed twice that time. Cherries really are quite dominant in the bouquet and finish. Cooking spices, tobacco and a touch of black earth. It's a great wine that should evolve nicely.
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Deep dark garnet color, cassis and black cherry aromas. Fresh, young, and bright acidity. Elegant with lots of black cherry/dark fruit flavors. Was expecting more concentration though. Needs more time in the bottle to really come together. No need to rush this one
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Aging nicely, still could afford some bottle time, but a decant really helped open up a cherry flavored cabernet that was smooth all the way to the end of a long finish.
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waaaaaayyyyy too young .give this wine a few years as it appeared beautiful once opened but then closed down and never gave me that typical Leonetti velvet
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Very nice nose of dark cherries and some coffee. Needed time to settle as was a little austere at first. Red fruits and some plum flavors emerged with some bitter mocha. Very complex for its age. Softened nicely with air and had a long flavorful finish.
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12/18/2023 - golfhawk wrote: 86 Points
Has lost most of its life. Seems to be OTH in my opinion.
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7/19/2023 - golfhawk wrote: 88 Points
Very mature but fading. Has some fruit left but it is turning flabby. Drink up and lower your expectations.
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5/13/2023 - tannictongue Likes this wine:
Still drinking quite nicely, tannins have mellowed, time to finish up.
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4/10/2023 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent Leonetti that still had a bit of a tannic finish. Should be drank in the near term but could evolve over the next couple of years.
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10/3/2022 - JCGuthrie wrote: 93 Points
Cork split in half, but was able to save it with a Durand. Double decanted for sediment, with perhaps 45 minutes of slow O in the bottle. Upon opening this showed riper black fruits and bramble, with a hint of pruniness on the finish. But with air it evolved to show savory red and black fruits with hints of dried herbs, and the pruniness I noted initially completely disappeared. I really enjoyed this bottle. 92-93 range.
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10/2/2022 - chablis28 wrote: 93 Points
I was very surprised by how much I liked this wine tonight! Its 15/16yrs btl age have done it well. This was served along-side several other domestic cabs from CA & Wa. I found it to have an extra gear of complexity and persistence. Very enjoyable. And I almost passed up on a pour??? 93+/94 Red of the night for me. Same btl as JGuthrie, rocknroller & Galewskj .
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10/2/2022 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: California and Washington Cabs/Syrah (Estelle, St. Paul, MN): Very dark red/purple color, 3mm clear edge. Drank a glass over 90 minutes. Drank this next to a '05 Corison Kronos. This bottle started out with a little burst on the nose, earthy and some classic fruit, to where initially I thought I favored the Leonetti. But this seemed to change quickly and seemed more rustic and austere in comparison. It seemed like this was just tiring.
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10/2/2022 - galewskj wrote: 93 Points
Any CA or WA cabernet or syrah (Estrelle, St. Paul): JCGUTHRIE's bottle. This was a nuanced and complex cabernet. A bit darker profile that remained fresh throughout. I don't see this getting any better.
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2/17/2022 - JCGuthrie wrote: 92 Points
This bottle showed more depth and savory character than the last one. Very nice.
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12/9/2021 - JCGuthrie wrote:
Ripe brambly black and red fruit with fresh tobacco and scorched earth on the nose. More of the same on the palate, with distinct blackberry notes. Medium plus tannins. Some heat on the finish. A little more fruit forward than I typically like, but I'm ok that I have several more. Will be interesting to see how these evolve over time.
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2/13/2021 - WineDoctors wrote: 93 Points
Disagree with drink now. The fruit is still opulent. Inky. Blueberry preserves. Oscuro, clear, color to rim. Kind tannins. full bodied with medium acid. Still lots of life.
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1/24/2021 - Bladams13 Likes this wine:
Typical Leonetti profile. It was smooth and balanced, but definitely more restrained than I’m accustomed to. This was my only bottle of this vintage and I much prefer the ‘05. No complaints just not a good QPR at this point IMO. Lots of sediment while decanting. I ended up dumping probably a couple ounces. Standing up the bottle for a day probably would have helped.
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9/21/2020 - enjoyvino wrote: 94 Points
Opened at a restaurant with about a 1 hour decant. Wine was starting to really sing in the glass. Classic Leonetti nose of deep rich cassis, ripe plum, black fruit. Mouthfeel was fantastic, smooth, integrated with complex layers of fruit up front and mid palate. Medium finish with really nice soft tannins throughout.
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8/29/2020 - Don and Pam wrote:
this one got away from us. low in the cellar and only found in a major move...for sure drink now. NO reason to wait, we got lucky. not great but OK
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7/11/2020 - WineDoctors wrote: 94 Points
fading to garnet. able legs. oscuro. ripe blueberry, jade cigar, fleeting oak. med +m acid, long finish. Delicious.
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3/30/2020 - wineismylife wrote: 93 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violet, cassis, plum and black cherries. Flavors of Bing cherries, plums and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, drying tannin, full boded. Drink now with some air.
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6/13/2019 - dbenglis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good QPR. Still has aging potential. I enjoy this vineyard in the high desert.
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5/27/2019 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 94 Points
Outstanding. Decant for an hour and it was spectacular with a Bavette steak.
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4/29/2019 - tomlee wrote: 96 Points
Bright crimson in color. 14.6% ABV. Absolutely gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, molten licorice, tobacco and Whitman Sampler box. Big, plush and concentrated. Layered and complex with silky fruit that glides across the palate. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry liqueur, smoke and currants. The finish is exceptionally long with a big shroud of fine grained tannins. Although approachable now this wine will certainly benefit from more time in the cellar. Best over the next 4-7 years.
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3/16/2019 - Daisy1995 wrote: flawed
It more than peaked, not really drinkable anymore. It probably wasn’t stored properly.
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6/18/2017 - rfras Likes this wine: 93 Points
Stylish, classy Cab with small amounts of other varietals blended in. Drinking really well right now. Deep red color with notes of blackberry and coffee flavors. Smooth satiny finish.
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7/15/2016 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
Like most younger Leonetti's they are better day 2. Unfortunately this only made it 3 hours in the decanter. Earthy notes with plenty of leather, coffee grounds, raspberry, and sweet tannins. Never really came around but has tons of structure and upward potential.
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7/5/2016 - pdemaio wrote: 92 Points
Fun, but not overly complex. Easy to drink with lots going on. A crowd pleaser, if not a wower.
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5/6/2016 - msuwine wrote: 92 Points
An impressive and well-aged Cabernet that is drinking near its peak right now. Dark purple in color, full in body, nose of mulberry and spice. Well-integrated and ripe tastes of plum, blackberry, leather, and graphite, with a thick and somewhat spicy finish. 14.6% alcohol. Blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. A classy wine.
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3/6/2016 - jackiefeld wrote: 90 Points
Not a "Big Cab", instead very smooth. 79% Cabernet grapes sourced from multiple vineyard and the majority of the rest is Merlot. Really good wine.
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12/20/2015 - Stevethebeav Likes this wine: 90 Points
pNp at Fireside Room. Never did open up over 2 1/2 hours.
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8/3/2015 - devman wrote:
Fantastic, but far too young. No sign of age whatsoever, and it took a while to open up. It was only open for an hour before it was all gone... Better luck next time!
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2/15/2015 - CV Griz Fan Likes this wine: 95 Points
I like the cassis/Chambord profile of this wine. This is a fruit forward Cabernet but not overpowering. There is a little cinnamon on the nose too. The wine leaves some nice legs on the glass which is a testament to it's viscosity. Overall, a very balanced effort.
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1/17/2015 - daman wrote: 94 Points
Really good
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12/3/2014 - skifree wrote: 91 Points
P&P on a spontaneous pizza night with son-in-law. Big wine, lots of fruit, threw a lot of sediment, better after it opened. Should have decanted for some time before drinking.
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11/5/2014 - ewsds wrote: 91 Points
Youthful Ruby; bright color for an eight year-old wine. Classic nose of cassis and slightly spicy dark fruits. Has a palate deep dark, but harmonious flavors. Good acidity and fine but fading tannins. Probably entering it's peak drinking window, but with plenty of time to drink up.
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9/12/2014 - Mjacobse Likes this wine: 94 Points
Black cherry, leather and subtle fruit on the nose. Black cherry, anise and well blended tannin on the tongue. Inky red colors on the visuals. Outstanding.
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9/1/2014 - Easter Everywhere Likes this wine:
too much wood @ first, integrates with air, nice, satiny, not overly complex
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8/3/2014 - jkwoodward Likes this wine: 94 Points
Paired with filet mignon and good friends, ready right out of the bottle. After 90 minutes showed solid notes of cigar and tobacco, with black fruit and chocolate on the palate. Minimal tannins, ready to drink.
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6/6/2014 - RedMenace Likes this wine: 94 Points
Wow - This wine is drinking perfectly right now. Big nose of luscious dark fruits, as the wine hits the palate, it's like liquid silk it's so smooth with tannins and fruit in perfect harmony and a long lingering finish. Yum!
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6/1/2014 - Redteeth wrote:
This bottle was excellent and a pleasure to drink.
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1/12/2014 - enjoyvino wrote: 92 Points
I think other recent reviews are right on. Drinking very good. Beautiful soft nose of crushed plum, ripe black fruit. What hits you on the palate is the silky mouthfeel and soft tannins. The flavor of this wine coats the mouth with nice cassis, chocolate, spices, black fruit with a solid finish. Was pleased with this as the QPR on Leonetti these days is out of whack.
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1/10/2014 - bwaverley wrote: 92 Points
Reiterate previous tasting note, but bringing the rating down a bit due to some fading of the dark fruit qualities (bouquet and finish) and a little more oak in the finish.
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12/26/2013 - Joel Nauss Likes this wine: 92 Points
It has cellared well. Lots of life remaining. All the typical good tasting adjectives apply for this well balanced cab; particularly smooth finish. Lacking a bit of complexity. Easy to drink alone or would be great with braised beef and rich dark sauce.
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12/13/2013 - GA_Seattle Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tried in a vertical flight of 2004-2008 Leonetti Cabs. Dark, brooding wine. Nose if tar, charcoal, followed by rich, ripe fruit. Plenty of tannin and structure. Very good wine, would be perfect with a big grilled steak. Will continue to improve and probably smooth out with a few more years in bottle. Try again in 2015+
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11/23/2013 - dream Does not like this wine: 76 Points
Full-bodied and more rustic than usual with overripe black raspberry fruit along with notes of cassis and bitter chocolate. This is one of the few West Coast cabs I truly like but this bottle at least was cloying and not enjoyable to drink at all.
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1/20/2013 - GA_Seattle Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted for 4 hours. Rich nose of blackberries, wood and pencil lead. Opulent fruit, incredible depth with espresso and charcoal notes on the finish. Showing well now yet still somewhat closed, hasn't peaked yet and a long life ahead of it, probably at least five years. Try again in 12-18 months.
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10/20/2012 - RJ&JJ wrote: 88 Points
Not drinking particularly well right now... maybe it is in that "funk" stage but it certainly was NOT what we would expect from an $85 bottle of wine.
We did not decant and maybe we should have from reading other reviews... agree with sjdcellar review but based on that criticism could not give this wine any 90+ score.
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10/19/2012 - sjdcellar wrote: 90 Points
this was good but not as big and rich as i expect from Leonetti. it seemed to be a bit light on the edges and did not get better in the glass. still a very good wine but just a bit disappointing versus previous tastes
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3/24/2012 - Redteeth wrote:
This had nice, full fruit and good balance. However, I think I detected a bit of TCA on the nose and taste. This makes me want to closely monitor my other bottles of this stuff.
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3/17/2012 - wineismylife Likes this wine: 94 Points
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Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Followed over a couple of hours.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black berries, blue berries, plum and black cherries. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold.
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2/3/2012 - Michael Davidson wrote:
Very nice cab. Not nearly as oaky as I'd feared. Tasted downright balanced compared to a typical Napa cab. Lots of layers of fruit and barrel, good concentration and length. Not sure if it's worth the money when compared to Seven Hills, for example, but a very nice wine.
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1/28/2012 - blabbott wrote: 93 Points
Dark cherry nose, tastes of tobacco, black fruits, earth, and pepper spice. Nicely integrated, well balanced and complex with a long full finish.
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10/8/2011 - bwaverley wrote: 94 Points
Decanted for 45 minutes and probably needed twice that time. Cherries really are quite dominant in the bouquet and finish. Cooking spices, tobacco and a touch of black earth. It's a great wine that should evolve nicely.
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9/14/2011 - BSpdx wrote: 93 Points
Great nose. Very smooth and tasty. Was slightly out classed by the Quilceda Creek from the same vintage.
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7/2/2011 - Saul wrote: 92 Points
wonderful nose, taste and finish. A velvety smooth cab, showing a black cherry and oak dominance.
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4/15/2011 - wineotim wrote: 92 Points
Deep dark garnet color, cassis and black cherry aromas. Fresh, young, and bright acidity. Elegant with lots of black cherry/dark fruit flavors. Was expecting more concentration though. Needs more time in the bottle to really come together. No need to rush this one
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12/26/2010 - Saul wrote: 92 Points
Aging nicely, still could afford some bottle time, but a decant really helped open up a cherry flavored cabernet that was smooth all the way to the end of a long finish.
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4/15/2010 - Phin wrote: 94 Points
Agree with WineForRob's review. Right on.
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3/4/2010 - sajjy wrote: 90 Points
waaaaaayyyyy too young .give this wine a few years as it appeared beautiful once opened but
then closed down and never gave me that typical Leonetti velvet
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12/25/2009 - douggator wrote: 94 Points
A very smooth Cab with a lot of balck fruit, good balance and nice finish.
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10/27/2009 - jerwin wrote: 93 Points
Excellent smooth buttery Cab. I feel like I opened this one way too soon, it has a lot of room to age and just get better.
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10/26/2009 - Don and Pam wrote: 93 Points
spectacular wine, the best I've had of more than 500 bottles.
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7/28/2009 - WineForRob wrote: 94 Points
Very nice nose of dark cherries and some coffee. Needed time to settle as was a little austere at first. Red fruits and some plum flavors emerged with some bitter mocha. Very complex for its age. Softened nicely with air and had a long flavorful finish.
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6/6/2009 - NomadicEntrepreneur wrote: 95 Points
very full, smooth
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4/14/2009 - duffwineguy wrote: 94 Points
Iloces this wine and typing in iPhone.
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