Leonetti Cellar Reserve, Walla Walla Valley, USA 2023

Leonetti Cellar’s 2023 Reserve Red is a powerful yet remarkably polished Bordeaux-style blend that showcases the depth and pedigree of Walla Walla Valley. Built primarily around Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot, the wine delivers layered aromas of black and blue fruit, purple florals, graphite, Turkish coffee, and savory herbs. The palate is plush, seamless, and intensely concentrated, balancing richness with precision and freshness. Broad-shouldered yet elegant, this Reserve bottling reflects the classic Leonetti style while highlighting the extraordinary character of the 2023 vintage.

Owen Bargreen 100

“A mesmerizing wine, the 2023 Leonetti ‘Reserve’ melds 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14% Malbec and the reminder Petit Verdot. It begins with purple rose petals, tar, Turkish coffee and green herbs from the PV alongside opulent black and blue fruits. The palate is plush and seamless throughout the downright ethereal drinking experience, as this effortlessly glides, showing both sensational weight and poise.”