96 Points - limited Leonetti makes one of Washington State's best Cabernets. Limited. previous vintage 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."
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Sweet floral dark and mid red fruits on the nose. Gorgeous fruits with nice tannin structure. Blackberries, black cherries, cherries, black plum, plum, baking spices, loamy soils, fresh, bright violet & red roses with a beautiful rich finish. This 15 will benefit greatly and merit a even higher score with 10-15 years in the bottle. Still very tight at this young age; which is typical for most vintages of their Cabernet & Cabernet reserve. If not my favorite Walla Walla producer, certainly in the top 2 or 3. Photos of; their estate vineyard, estate vineyard fruit just starting veraison, tasting room and barrel room.
Sweet floral dark and mid red fruits on the nose. Gorgeous fruits with nice tannin structure. Blackberries, black cherries, cherries, black plum, plum, baking spices, loamy soils, fresh, bright violet & red roses with a beautiful rich finish. This 15 will benefit greatly and merit a even higher score with 10-15 years in the bottle. Still very tight at this young age; which is typical for most vintages of their Cabernet & Cabernet reserve. If not my favorite Walla Walla producer, certainly in the top 2 or 3. Photos of; their estate vineyard, estate vineyard fruit just starting veraison, tasting room and barrel room.
9.4Stephen Worth
Deep purple. Stewed fruit/stewed plums. Washington cab for sure.
Deep purple. Stewed fruit/stewed plums. Washington cab for sure.
8.9Lee Sanders
Amazing full body!! Will last for years to come!
Amazing full body!! Will last for years to come!
9.6Bernie Tenenbaum
All upside if you wait...
All upside if you wait...
9.2David Wanek
Super tight and obviously very young.
Super tight and obviously very young.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.