Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ML)

97+ JD / 96 VM / 95 JS / 95 WA / 94 WS

#83 Jeb Dunnuck Top 100 2024

The classic 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from this reference point estate checks in as 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec raised 22 months in once-filled oak and neutral oval botti. Its vivid purple hue is followed by a perfumed, youthful bouquet of cassis and blue fruits that give way to more graphite, chalky minerality, violets, and spicy oak. It's deep, rich, and medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a gorgeous mid-palate, ripe, building, polished tannins, and fabulous length on the finish. This absolutely brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be forgotten for 2-4 years and will evolve gracefully over the following two decades. It's another sensational wine from the talents of Chris Figgins.--Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is intense, smoldering up with a dark blend of blackcurrants, crushed rocks, hints of graphite and sage. This is cool-toned and crisp, with crunchy red and black fruits that cascade across the palate as a saturation of primary concentration adds inner tension. A web of ne-grained tannins penetrates deeply, yet the 2021 maintains a fresh persona, tapering o long, staining and truly classic. A mineral tinge lingers on the finish.-Eric Guido, Vinous Media

This is an elegant red with aromas ranging from dried earth, sage and black olives to mulberries, mocha and peaches. It’s medium- to full-bodied, silky and refined, with firm yet seamless tannins. 81% cabernet sauvignon 7% petit verdot, 5% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% malbec. Try from 2025.—James Suckling

Made with the addition of 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, the 2021 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon is a broad, structured and generously layered wine. It exhibits a full-bodied and complex profile with juicy freshness, fine-grained tannins and a dusty essence of dark red and black fruits. Ending with a plummy finish, this wine promises to evolve and drink even better in the coming years. The wine matured for 22 months in new and once-filled French oak barrels and neutral oval botti. A total of 35,292 bottles are ready for release.-Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

Impressive for its detailed structure and polished texture, this red offers robust black cherry and red currant flavors highlighted by mocha espresso and allspice tones as this ends with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 2,941 cases made.-Tim Fish, Wine Spectator