Leonetti Reserve 2007

Professional Ratings

• 96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2007 Reserve is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot, and 9% Cabernet Franc aged for 23 months in new and seasoned French oak. Deep purple colored, it displays aromas of pain grille, earth notes, espresso, violets, black currant, and blackberry. Dense and rich on the palate with restraint and elegance, this lengthy effort will reward 5-7 years of patience from those who buy it.
• 94 Vinous

  The 2007 Red Wine Reserve is dark and inward upon opening, with earthy herbal tones and ashen stone giving way to mentholated black cherry. This is juicy and unexpectedly fresh with crisp red fruits and a sweet inner herbal flourish, showing its maturity through its soft and open-knit textures. This tapers off with a slight vegetal edge, yet pleasingly so, leaving nuances of tart berry and clove. The 2007 is in a beautiful place right now, rich and intense, showcasing the warmth of the vintage, yet mouthwatering all the same.