2013 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  10/21/2023 - tomlee wrote: 95 Points

  Dark as night in color. 14.5% ABV. Sensational nose of black fruits, molten licorice and Whitman Sampler Box. Full bodied and very approachable. Lush, rich and impeccably balanced. Currants, creme de cassis, black raspberry and tobacco on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Incredible Merlot that is aging brilliantly.

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  1/31/2023 - PrinceKyrris wrote: 93 Points

  I do not generally enjoy merlot but this was very good. No visual or aromatic signs of being 10 years old. Dark purple. Everything is nicely integrated....acid, tannins, fruit. Dark cherry flavors, hints of cocoa, and a bit of cranberry on the finish. Definitely worth seeking out. Fantastic pairing for homemade beef stroganoff.

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  12/30/2022 - GA_Seattle Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Seriously awesome. This is what new world Merlot can become, and WA has a leg up on CA in my opinion. Red fruit is still very prominent but then gives way to dusty earth, minerality and spice notes. Medium acid. Likely in its prime drinking window now but likely could hold up for a year or two at this level.

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  11/29/2021 - om42 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  In a perfect place right now.

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  8/22/2021 - tomlee wrote: 94 Points

  Dark crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. Heady nose of black fruits, smoke, scorched earth and Whitman Sampler box. Medium to full bodied with tremendous balance. Power and structure in spades. Black currants, cassis liqueur, dark chocolate and spice on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish with silky, fine grained tannins. This Merlot is delicious now but will certainly benefit with more time in the cellar. Best over the next 4-6 years.

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