• Leonetti Cellars 2018 Merlot Walla Walla Valley, Washington
  • Leonetti Cellars 2018 Merlot Walla Walla Valley, Washington
2018 Merlot

Leonetti Cellars

Walla Walla Valley, United States

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A Washington Merlot that showcases the subtlety of Walla Walla soils

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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.
Leonetti Cellars 2018 Merlot Walla Walla Valley, Washington

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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Roasted Pork Loin, Charcuterie, Dark Chocolate

Body Acidity Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity

Tasting Notes

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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.