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Impossibly complex, mysterious nose that reveals itself overtime. Cassis liqueur and floral notes open to a bowl of freshcrushed ripe fruit sprinkled with cinnamon and notes of cedarand coffee. A bigger wine than the cab, it is tight as a drumas I write this, but continues to open beautifully even a weekafter uncorking! This is a wine of immediate gratification, yetit possesses amazing aging potential. In the mouth, the wine isloaded with dense ripe fruit, long and balanced, with tanninand acid in perfect harmony. I really feel this wine will standproudly next to the world's finest Bordeauxs upon release, butespecially in 10–15 years—if you can keep your hands off ofit! Leonetti Reserve is our finest effort. It is crafted from ourfinest blends, finest barrels, and finest vineyards.
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The winery flagship is the 2008 Reserve, a blend 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 11% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc aged in barrel, some of it new, for 23 months. Sandalwood, exotic spices, herbs, violets, and assorted black fruits inform the nose of a layered, succulent, plush, bordering on opulent wine that is beautifully balanced and already complex. It will continue its development for at least another 5-6 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2028+.
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In comparison with the 2008 Cabernet, this is the bigger wine, less sleek, more chewy. As it opens in the glass, the aromas display incense scents, and there is assertive, blocky, chewy fruit––especially black cherry. The tannins are also bigger, blockier, more substantial than the Cabernet. With hours of breathing time, exotic spices (saffron and more) emerge.
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Supple, generous and inviting for its pure currant, blackberry and wet earth flavors that pulse on the live and expressive finish. Tannins are present but well-integrated. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2018.
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Dense, primary and a touch opaque at the outset, this blend is about 70 percent cabernet, with a balance of petit verdot, merlot and cabernet franc. It seems to be all structure at first, before a fine, gentle red fruit flavor peeks through - red plum and darker cherry accents. The texture is firm and sleek at once, though the wine is a long way from peak expression. Cellar, then serve with a ribeye.
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The 2008 Red Wine Reserve opens in the glass earthy, with dusty dried flowers, fruits and crushed fall leaves. This is the first vintage that shows its maturity, soft and round, with a citrus-tinged to its red plum and inner balsamic tones. Racy acidity provides freshness as the 2008 finishes with a bitter tinge, leaving the mouth watering for more. This is definitely along in its maturity, yet it shows pretty well for a warm vintage.
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