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Leonetti Cellar Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Leonetti makes one of Washington State's best Cabernets. Limited.96 points Robert Parker: "Also from barrel sample, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up knockout creme de cassis, scorched earth, lead pencil and burning ember-like qualities to go with a full-bodied, decadently textured profile on the palate. Possessing plenty of sweet tannin and ample concentration, it stays remarkably graceful and elegant on the palate. It will evolve nicely for two decade or more." 94 points Wine Spectator: "This sturdy style sports rich cherry, herb, smoke and spice flavors on a generous, expansive frame. Offers prickly, peppery tannins. Best from 2018 through 2025."
Ratings on Delectable
Dr. Owen Bargreen 
Drinking marvelously at seven years of age, the 2012 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon is an extremely strong showing from this energetic vintage in Washington. One in the glass the wine unveils highly perfumed aromatics of pipe tobacco, leather, Turkish coffee and shades of creme de cassis. The mouthfeel and texture here delights the senses as the Cabernet impresses with rich dark fruit flavors with earthy undertones that are wrapped around with toasty oak. Decadent, yet highly elegant, this stunning wine will cellar well for another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2035- 95
Drinking marvelously at seven years of age, the 2012 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon is an extremely strong showing from this energetic vintage in Washington. One in the glass the wine unveils highly perfumed aromatics of pipe tobacco, leather, Turkish coffee and shades of creme de cassis. The mouthfeel and texture here delights the senses as the Cabernet impresses with rich dark fruit flavors with earthy undertones that are wrapped around with toasty oak. Decadent, yet highly elegant, this stunning wine will cellar well for another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2035- 95
9.5
Rebecca Fletcher
Aromatic, black and red fruit. Cherry, plum, and cassis. Dried herbs. Very aromatic. M- acid, m body and round tannin. Balanced and long finish.
Aromatic, black and red fruit. Cherry, plum, and cassis. Dried herbs. Very aromatic. M- acid, m body and round tannin. Balanced and long finish.
9.2
Ehren Jordan
Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines
Super yummy.
Super yummy.
9.3
Eric S
Some kind of good. Rhubarb and black cherries. On the early side of ready.
Some kind of good. Rhubarb and black cherries. On the early side of ready.
9.5
Jan de Weerd
Celebrating RoAnne’s home coming after 11 years in Europe. A rich, intense, multi layered Cab. Dark fruit with hints of black berry and tart fig, laced with soft cigar box tannin and warm rich spice from French oak.
Celebrating RoAnne’s home coming after 11 years in Europe. A rich, intense, multi layered Cab. Dark fruit with hints of black berry and tart fig, laced with soft cigar box tannin and warm rich spice from French oak.
9.5
Stacy Stadnik
Pretty sexy wine. Great nose, minimal decanting.
Pretty sexy wine. Great nose, minimal decanting.
9.2
Jonathan Wall
It's like a top modern Bordeaux morphed with a top Napa Cab. Dark berries, tar, ash, cocoa. Awesome long finish. Great now and spectacular in a few years.
It's like a top modern Bordeaux morphed with a top Napa Cab. Dark berries, tar, ash, cocoa. Awesome long finish. Great now and spectacular in a few years.
9.5William Goldsmith
Prob needs 2-3 more years
Prob needs 2-3 more years
9.3
Sam Tejwani
Nose of wet asphalt and pepper. Bright red and dark fruits, integrated soft dusty tannins and a youthful finish. Drinking well
Nose of wet asphalt and pepper. Bright red and dark fruits, integrated soft dusty tannins and a youthful finish. Drinking well
9.5Kalene Larson
Want more of it
Want more of it
9.2
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