2002 Leonetti Cellar Reserve Walla Walla Valley

Community Tasting Notes (36) Avg Score: 93.8 points

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  4/22/2024 - kerv22 Likes this wine: 96 Points

  Extremely impressive wine. Tasting notes from previous reviewers are spot-on. I think this is at it's peak now, but has a solid 2-3 years remaining before the fruit starts to fade.

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  1/10/2023 - kvls08@gmail.com Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Remarkable Reserve with easy 3 years b4 peak. Round, forward dark fruits in a compexity that us incredible.

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  3/5/2022 - tomlee wrote: 97 Points

  Crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. Breathtaking nose of red fruits, leather, scorched earth and cigar box. Rich, concentrated and powerful. Perfect balance of fruit and tannins. Currants, cassis liqueur, plums and tobacco on the palate. Impressive length on the finish. Brilliant wine that is shining at twenty years of age. This will drink well for years to come and I'll open my last bottle in 2027.

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  10/22/2021 - PIFGD wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted for 1.5-2 hours. Still drinking great and bright ripe fruit. Great juice and still has 3-5+ years left if cellared properly.

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  2/9/2021 - noblerot23 Likes this wine: 95 Points

  2002 Leonetti Cellar Reserve Walla Walla Valley (Washington)
  This deep ruby blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 17% Petit Verdot wafts walls of cherry, cedar, toffee and tar. Major black cherry and cassis on the taste with mounds of mocha and vanilla. Good wood too (in the winemaking sense, not as in a certain segment of the film industry). An absolute monster on a slackline, massive yet exceptionally balanced. A force of elegance. Warm and wonderful despite the 14.5% alcohol. Lingers longer than a door-to-door canvasser. Dare I say spiritually special (thank you John for this very special gift).

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