2013 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

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Score 96/100 · Drink 2016-2041, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Jul 2016

Leading off the 2013s, the 2013 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon comes all from estate vineyard and is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 7% Malbec, all of which spent 22 months in new and once used French oak. It’s vibrant purple color is followed by classic notes of crème de cassis, violets, tobacco leaf, lead pencil shavings and graphite. This full-bodied, ripe, yet still elegant Cabernet (which checks in at 14.7% alcohol) has terrific purity, ripe, polished tannin and a great finish. It has the purity and finesse to drink beautifully today, but it will have 20-25 years of overall longevity.

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Critic scores
17
17/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

93
93+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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93+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 93+/100 · Drink 2020-2031, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jun 2016

(70% new French oak): Bright red-ruby. Very sexy aromas of blueberry, dark raspberry, pomegranate, mocha, cola and top-quality oak, lifted by violet and mint high tones. Very rich, deep, creamy wine, with its intense, vibrant red and darker berry flavors accented by spices. Slightly edgy acidity and youthfully clenched tannins call for patience; I would not be at all surprised if this seriously structured but plush and very long wine eventually merited an even higher rating.

17 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2016-2026, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, May 2015

Sweet oak and very ripe fruit but there is an attractive herbal character giving some extra dimension. Very typical New World Cabernet Sauvignon. (RH)

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Leonetti Cellar
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Red

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Dry

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