The 2021 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from the Walla Walla appellation in the Columbia Valley of Washington, USA. Produced by Leonetti Cellar, this wine is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Malbec. It is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 14.6%.
According to James Suckling from jamessuckling.com, who awarded the wine a score of 95, this is an "elegant red with aromas ranging from dried earth, sage and black olives to mulberries, mocha and peaches." He describes it as medium- to full-bodied with "silky and refined" texture, and "firm yet seamless tannins." Suckling suggests that this wine will be best enjoyed starting from 2025, indicating that it has potential for aging.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the 2021 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon with a score of 95. The review highlights the wine's "broad, structured and generously layered" profile, noting its full-bodied and complex nature. The wine is described as having "juicy freshness, fine-grained tannins and a dusty essence of dark red and black fruits," culminating in "a plummy finish." The wine was matured for 22 months in new and once-filled French oak barrels and neutral oval botti, with a total production of 35,292 bottles.
Both reviews emphasize the wine’s complexity and aging potential. Suckling’s mention of diverse aromas and refined texture, along with Parker’s focus on structure and layered profile, suggest a well-crafted wine with depth and sophistication.
Overall, the 2021 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon stands out for its elegance, complexity, and potential for further development, making it a noteworthy choice for Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts.