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2010
Leonetti Merlot Walla Walla Valley
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Leonetti Cellar
leonetticellar.com
details
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| Appellation: |
Walla Walla Valley - Washington State - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Merlot
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| Maturity: |
Hold |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$70.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
April 22, 2012
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Wine Enthusiast
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95 points
"A classic take on Merlot - this is 100% varietal, and was aged for 15 months in new and neutral French oak barrels and botti. The flavors more through strawberry, raspberry and Bing cherry, with great breadth of flavor and texture throughout. The midpalate is concentrated and fulll, with a fine, lingering, superclean finish. Cellar Selection. Wine Spectator 93 pts -- Shows real presence and depth, offering a vibrant package of red berry, cherry and black currant, with hints of licorice and herbs as the finish lingers impressively. Cellaring should soften the raw feel and make this something special. Wine Maker's notes --Dense, dark, and lush but with amazing focus and levity. Loaded with dark blue and black fruits. Gorgeous high tone aromatics are reminiscent of brambleberry reduction compote. Long and plush on the palate, but with a fine grained tannin structure and brilliant acidity from the epic 2010 vintage. This may be the finest Merlot in Leonetti's history. I am completely enamored by the complexity of this wine. The cool vintage gives such restraint to the opulence of the fruit. This wine will drink well upon release but age for many years to come. Made with 100% Merlot."
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