Leonetti’s best Cabernet in some time. Sophisticated, elegant, absolutely delicious. It’s really young, of course, but the foundation is in place for something truly special. I’d love to try this again in 5-10 years.
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Deep-dark reddish-purple in color; essentially opaque. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, some cocoa notes, anise, leather & a hint of vanilla/oak in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, cocoa, herbs, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing (90 min.+) but will benefit from & develop further with additional aging.
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2/15/2024 - sophiesmom Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious. Decanted an hour and a half…great with the lamb chops. Still good the next night
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4/14/2023 - JP75Wine Likes this wine: 98 Points
Leonetti’s best Cabernet in some time. Sophisticated, elegant, absolutely delicious. It’s really young, of course, but the foundation is in place for something truly special. I’d love to try this again in 5-10 years.
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3/9/2023 - Sonoma-W Likes this wine: 89 Points
A good wine -- lots of structure -- a bit like an older Bordeaux -- would have liked a bit more personality in this bottle.
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12/4/2022 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep-dark reddish-purple in color; essentially opaque. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes, spices, herbs, some cocoa notes, anise, leather & a hint of vanilla/oak in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, cocoa, herbs, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing (90 min.+) but will benefit from & develop further with additional aging.
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11/2/2022 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Has a prune character. And then cranapple. does this bottle just suck?
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