1998 Leonetti Merlot Columbia Valley

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2001-2010, Pierre Rovani, Oct 2001

The medium to dark ruby-colored 1998 Merlot possesses an immensely appealing spice and dark fruit-scented perfume. While it would be perceived as extroverted, even boisterous from another producer, it is reserved for Leonetti. Medium to full-bodied and hugely ripe, it is crammed with Asian spices, chocolate, blackberry juice, and a cascade of cherries. This expansive, rich, lively Merlot is unquestionably great stuff! There are no hard edges in its sultry character or exceptionally long, fruit-filled finish. Enjoy it over the next 7-9 years. Tel. (509) 525-1428.

Critic scores

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92
92/100

Average Score

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Pierre Rovani

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90+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright, deep ruby-red. Spicy aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, black plum and sexy oak. Juicy, intense and tightly wound, with flavors of red berries, mint and spice. Rather tannic today and in need of aging, but spicy, chocolatey and very long.

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Leonetti Cellar
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Colour

Red

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Dry

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