Leonetti Cellar 2005 Reserve Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Leonetti Cellar 2005 Reserve Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Leonetti Cellar 2005 Reserve Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Rating
97
Price
$125
Variety
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
N/A
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
11/1/2008
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The 2005 Leonetti Reserve is all estate vineyard fruit—63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot. It is saturated and dense. The fruit is dark, smoky, herbal, tight and loaded with licorice, tea leaf, black olive, hints of tar and graphite. Tannins are in perfect proportion, polished and ripe, with extra texture and weight. The finish is granular and detailed, but delicious accent flavors of almond candy and nougat keep piling into the extraordinary finish. Paul Gregutt

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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