Leonetti Cellars
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
A Washington Merlot that showcases the subtlety of Walla Walla soils
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Leonetti Cellars
Merlot
The first Leonetti release from 2018 is a true marker of this extraordinarily high-quality vintage. Extremely dark and impressively structured. Merlot is often thought of as Cabernet's little sister, though in the Walla Walla Valley, it produces wines capable of standing on their own merits, and time has proven this. Merlot is grown on the cooler sites with slightly heavier soils. It is a wine of intensely focused fruit and silky tannins. The blend is 100% Merlot as it needs no support from other Bordeaux varieties. Their exceptional Loess Vineyard fruit makes up a full two-thirds of the blend with the balance contributed by Mill Creek Upland as well as a 40-year-old original block at the Leonetti winery.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
Leonetti Cellars
Merlot
The first Leonetti release from 2018 is a true marker of this extraordinarily high-quality vintage. Extremely dark and impressively structured. Merlot is often thought of as Cabernet's little sister, though in the Walla Walla Valley, it produces wines capable of standing on their own merits, and time has proven this. Merlot is grown on the cooler sites with slightly heavier soils. It is a wine of intensely focused fruit and silky tannins. The blend is 100% Merlot as it needs no support from other Bordeaux varieties. Their exceptional Loess Vineyard fruit makes up a full two-thirds of the blend with the balance contributed by Mill Creek Upland as well as a 40-year-old original block at the Leonetti winery.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
WINE REGION:
Walla Walla Valley
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Washington along its border with Oregon, Walla Walla Valley falls within the greater Columbia Valley region and has a pristine reputation for bold red wines. Vineyards grow in valley floors and on rolling hills within the foothills of the Blue Mountains. The climate in the valley is classic continental—hot, dry days are mitigated by cooler nights thanks to influences from the nearby mountain ranges. This environment allows the fruit to develop deeply concentrated flavors, which can be seen in the beautiful wines the region produces.
WINE REGION
Walla Walla Valley
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Washington along its border with Oregon, Walla Walla Valley falls within the greater Columbia Valley region and has a pristine reputation for bold red wines. Vineyards grow in valley floors and on rolling hills within the foothills of the Blue Mountains. The climate in the valley is classic continental—hot, dry days are mitigated by cooler nights thanks to influences from the nearby mountain ranges. This environment allows the fruit to develop deeply concentrated flavors, which can be seen in the beautiful wines the region produces.
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Baking Spice
Rose Petal
Bursting from the glass are aromatics of roses, other florals, ripe mixed plums, planed cedar, and a creamy cinnamon roll note that is enticingly seductive. The wine is broad and rich on the palate with an incredible density of fruit and very fine-grained tannins.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Baking Spice
Rose Petal
Bursting from the glass are aromatics of roses, other florals, ripe mixed plums, planed cedar, and a creamy cinnamon roll note that is enticingly seductive. The wine is broad and rich on the palate with an incredible density of fruit and very fine-grained tannins.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Leonetti Cellars
Leonetti Cellar was established in 1977. Their success has been built on the premise of passion, hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and knowledge. What started as a dream to make world-class wines in Walla Walla over 40 years ago has become a true success story. Their pursuit of excellence in viticulture and winemaking is uncompromising, which allows our brands to reflect a deep sense of place and connection to the land.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Leonetti Cellars
Leonetti Cellar was established in 1977. Their success has been built on the premise of passion, hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and knowledge. What started as a dream to make world-class wines in Walla Walla over 40 years ago has become a true success story. Their pursuit of excellence in viticulture and winemaking is uncompromising, which allows our brands to reflect a deep sense of place and connection to the land.