Leonetti Reserve 2010
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20 years from now don't be surprised if I looked back at this wine as the finest achievement of my career due to its sheer longevity of drinking pleasure.
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Even better than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, with additional richness and texture, yet without any added weight or heaviness, the perfect 2010 Reserve is comprised of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec that spent 22 months in new and used French oak. Inky purple in color and gorgeously rich and pure, it slowly gives up notions of smoked black currants, espresso, liquid flower, licorice and graphite that flow to a full-bodied, concentrated, plush and seamless 2010 that is perfectly balanced, has no hard edges and an incredible finish. It’s a monumental bottle of wine that will drink well at an early age, yet age effortlessly for two decades or more. Drink now-2030.
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Dusty and floral, the cool vintage 2010 Red Wine Reserve lifts from the glass with a blend of dried strawberries and savory herbal tones offset by white smoke. Elegant and nearly plush in feel, this coasts across the palate with a wave of ripe wild berry fruits, gaining traction toward the close as grippy tannins slowly settle in. The 2010 finishes with a balsamic edge, yet also amazingly fresh, traversing exotic spices, licorice and a crunchy bite of pomegranate. The 2010 is classic to the core and has an amazingly bright future for readers who can be patient.
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Responsible for some of Washington’s most highly acclaimed wines, the Walla Walla Valley has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years and is home to both historic wineries and younger, up-and-coming producers.
The Walla Walla Valley, a Native American name meaning “many waters,” is located in southeastern Washington; part of the appellation actually extends into Oregon. Soils here are well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood deposits and fractured basalt.
It is a region perfectly suited to Rhône-inspired Syrahs, distinguished by savory notes of red berry, black olive, smoke and fresh earth. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot create a range of styles from smooth and supple to robust and well-structured. White varieties are rare but some producers blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon, resulting in a rich and round style, and plantings of Viognier, while minimal, are often quite successful.
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