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Established in 1977 by Gary and Nancy Figgins, Leonetti Cellar has become a standard bearer for top Washington State red wines. Chris Figgins is a second generation wine grower and presides over all viticulture and winemaking operations. He has been instrumental in transforming Leonetti into an estate grown property with three distinct vineyard sites and two others under development. Chris has also implemented sustainable farming practices, a passion that led him to help teach local growers to farm sustainably and to also engage in public speaking forums explaining its virtues.
Wine Enthusiast
The 76% Cabernet Sauvignon is melded with 17% Merlot, 4% Carmenère, and 3% Malbec, creating a stunningly dense, polished, tight wine. It’s light years away from the Leonetti’s of the 1980s—compact and loaded with black fruits, pepper, fresh herbs, rock, earth, toast and smoke. It’s so tight that it’s almost impossible to dissect. It needs time—a lot of time.
Score: 97.
—Paul Gregutt,
August
01,
2010.
Wine Advocate
The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (76%) also contains 17% Merlot, 4% Carmenere, and 3% Malbec. It was aged for 22 months in a mix of new and used French oak. The nose displays herbs, olives, Asian spices, coffee/mocha, a hint of balsamic, black currant, and blackberry. This leads to a savory, intense, incipiently complex Cabernet that will benefit from 5-7 years of additional cellaring to show its full potential. It will be in its prime from 2015 to 2027.
Score: 94.
—Jay Miller,
August
2010.
Wine Spectator
Firm in texture, with orange-scented red berry and red pepper flavors mingling effectively and persisting nicely against the tannins. This develops a sense of refinement on the long, medium-weight finish. Best from 2012 through 2017. 2,953 cases made.
Score: 91.
—Harvey Steiman,
October
15,
2010.
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