Leonesse Cellars
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Leonesse Cellars 2004 Vista del Monte Vineyard Syrah (Temecula)
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Deeply flavored, this impressive Syrah advances the red wine cause in Temecula. It’s a big, powerful wine, rich in blackberry, currant and new oak flavors, with a peppery, chocolate, anise and grilled meat finish. Really fine now, but also packed with young, astringent tannins, it’s a wine to decant, or cellar for up to five years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Leonesse Cellars 2007 Signature Selection Syrah (Temecula Valley)
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- $70
Aged a little more than two years in 90% new French oak and then in bottle, time has been kind to this wine, a Syrah of dark mushroom and baked blackberry, that’s savory and silky with a slight hint of mint on the finish. Mighty and impressive.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Leonesse Cellars 2006 Vista del Monte Vineyard Syrah (Temecula Valley)
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Lots to like in this Syrah. It’s fruit-forward and rich in tannins, with a fresh cut of acidity. The flavors of blackberries and cherries mix with currants, mocha and leather. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Leonesse Cellars 2006 Signature Selection Syrah (Temecula Valley)
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- $70
Shows a balance and finesse that Temecula red wines have not often shown. It’s dry and elegantly structured in tannins, with black cherry, red currant, herb and cedar flavors. Lovely with a nice steak, but pricey.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Leonesse Cellars 2008 Rock Creek Vineyard Syrah (Temecula Valley)
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Dark berry fruit is on full display in this 100% Syrah, aged in new French oak for almost two years. Fleshy with white pepper, tar and leather, this wine is well-made and balanced despite the high alcohol, and plenty juicy on the tongue.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Leonesse Cellars 2008 Vista del Monte Vineyard Syrah (Temecula Valley)
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All black cherry and blueberry jam, this South Coast Syrah is fruity and spicy, full and fleshy with pepper and cinnamon spice and a teaspoon of black tea playfully showing through. Consistent throughout, a wine that’s easy to like and complex at the same time. It spent close to two years in French oak, 30% of it new.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Leonesse Cellars 2008 Syrah
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- $34
This Temecula Valley producer designated this bottling California but it’s just as good as many of its single-vineyard designates and Temecula Valley appellation Syrahs, perfumed with violet and blackberry jam and fleshy in mouthfeel with tastes of plum and tobacco.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)
Leonesse Cellars 2004 Signature Selection Merlot (Temecula)
- $65
Lots of people will like this wine, but purists will object to the sugary, almost Porty sweetness. It’s undeniably rich and focused in cherries, blackberries, raspberries and vanilla-chocolate truffle, with a delicious edge of smoky, vanilla-accented oak. But it’s not a dry wine, more like something you’d sip at a cocktail party.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
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