Black Fruit and Pepper / Spice,
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium +
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Origin: Washington (Walla Walla Valley & More), United States of America
Grape Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon
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WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Steak, burgers, Portabello mushrooms
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon is the purest expression of the Walla Walla Valley. Gorgeously saturated ruby colour. The bouquet emits aromas of bright red fruits, cassis, cedar, anise and cocoa. The wine has lovely ageing potential and is expressive with notes of black cherries, cassis and plum compote followed by hints of pencil shavings, coffee and dark chocolate. Flawlessly balanced on the full-bodied palate with the perfect harmony of rich fruit flavours, firm tannins and bright acidity. Closes in a lingering and juicy finish of bitter dark chocolate and crème de cassis.
A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. The fruit for this wine comes from multiple vineyards in Walla Walla Valley: Seven Hills, Loess, Mill Creek Upland, Serra Pedace, Holy Roller, Leonetti Old Block. Cabernet has always been and continues to be Leonetti's standard bearer and that of the entire Walla Walla Valley. It is perhaps better suited here than its native home of Bordeaux.
The wine ages for 22 months in new and once-filled French oak barrels.
Ageing potential: Made to age for 20-30 years with proper cellaring (stored horizontally at 55 - 57 degrees in a vibration and light free environment). Drink now and until 2043.
