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2019 Leonetti Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

99 Jeb Dunnuck

$128.89/bottle

(In Stock - Limited) Buy Now

It's Brilliant Juice

Jeb Dunnuck

Cabernet has always been and continues to be the standard bearer of the entire Walla Walla Valley. The folks at Leonetti Cellars feel it is suited to the Walla Walla Valley perhaps even better than its native home of Bordeaux.

Leonetti Cellars is proud to farm some of the oldest vineyards in the region, and their mantra is that great great wines aren't 'produced' but are a reflection of great terroir.

2019 Leonetti Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

99 Jeb Dunnuck

$128.89/bottle (In Stock) Buy Now

The classic 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from this great estate checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Its dense purple/plum color gives way to a gorgeous nose of blackcurrants, burning embers, new leather, graphite, and tobacco. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, it's one heck of a mouthful of Cabernet that brings classic Washington State structure and grip, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It's going to require 4-6 years, if not upward of a decade to hit maturity, and should evolve for 30 years or more. It's brilliant juice.--Jeb Dunnuck

Blending Detail:

89% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Petit Verdot
3% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards:
Mill Creek Upland
Loess
Serra Pedace
Seven Hills
Holy Roller
Leonetti Old Block

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2019 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

99 JD / 99 WA / 98 VM

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Flirting with perfection, instantly impressive and marked with impeccable shine and polish, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon from Champoux vineyard (90%) and Mach One vineyard (10%). The Cabernet explodes out of a glass with exuberance and power, prancing with layers of juicy black fruit, plum compote, black raspberry jus and hints of cinnamon-spiced black cherries. Full-bodied and with a ripe attack, velvety tannins sway with a glossy mouthfeel that is seductive and hedonistic, and the wine displays a balanced structure with a generous frame. It somersaults to an ever-evolving finish that bursts with layers of complexity, finesse and richness. What a stunning bottle! Bravo! Two thumbs up! Only 4,125 cases were made for the world. - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate

All Cabernet Sauvignon that's 90% from Champoux and 10% from Mach One (both in Horse Heaven Hills), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley spent 20-22 months in all new French oak. Gorgeous cassis, flowery incense, lead pencil shavings, camphor, and spicy oak all soar from the glass, and it's full-bodied, has a deep, layered, incredibly layered mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It's another sensationally complex, layered, textured beauty from this team that's world class in every way. It shows the elegant, seamless style of the vintage and is perfectly balanced. It should evolve for 30-40 years.--Jeb Dunnuck

Sourced mainly from the Champoux vineyard (90%) with a smaller part from the Mach One vineyard, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley utilizes clones 4, 8, 191, 337 and 685 with mostly clone 8 selections in the blend. Incredibly aromatic right now, it shows gorgeous black rose petals, crÃ¨me de violette, sagebrush, black walnut, sandalwood and blueberry compote tones, giving a level of aromatic complexity that is unrivaled in the state. The palate is silky and elegant with a downright soft texture. Deeply concentrated and wonderfully structured, with smooth tannins, this gorgeous wine is already beautifully evolved at the two-year mark and will continue to deliver drinking enjoyment for at least another 15 years.-- Owen Bargreen, Vinous Media

Sincerely,

Ron van Vlaardingen

Fine Wine Sales Director