Leonetti Cellar’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply expressive and beautifully structured Walla Walla Valley Cabernet. Intensely dark garnet in color, the wine opens with integrated aromas of ripe plum, candied black cherry, chamomile tea, and subtle vanilla. Rich layers of red and black fruit unfold across the palate, balanced by refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Seamless and polished, the wine finishes long and supple, showcasing both concentration and remarkable finesse.
Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec
Jeb Dunnuck 95
“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon exudes juicy cherry, plum, and cassis, a bit of tannin and oak spice, while developing full-bodied, concentrated layers of earthy dried herb and graphite. With 6% Malbec added before aging 22 months in new and once-filled French oak, it is well-integrated and cohesive on the lengthy palate, with a finesse on the finish.”
James Suckling 95
“Cigar box, tobacco, black olives and black fruit on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, savory and structured palate. Firm tannins run the length of the wine. Long and tight finish. 94% cabernet sauvignon and 6% malbec. Try from 2028.”
Vinous 95
“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon entices from the glass with wild blueberries and plum mixed with sweet violet and lavender tones. It seduces with soft textures and a soothingly round personality, as crisp red and black fruits drench the palate in primary concentration. The finish is structured and impressively long, leaving crunchy tannins and a resonance of blue and purple floral tones.”
Wine Spectator 93
“A powerfully built red, with muscular tannins framed by black cherry, red currant, pencil shavings and dusky spices as this gathers tension and grip on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2035.”
