Leonetti - Merlot Walla Walla Valley 2009

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Merlot 78%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Malbec 5%, Cabernet Franc 3%.

Beautiful dark color. The warm 2009 vintage produceda very fine and generous Merlot. It is already drinkinggorgeously. The wine has a stunning bouquet of berries,fresh blooming flowers, cedar shavings, and mocha. On thepalate, it is incredibly long, lush, and soft, with pure fruit andmelted caramel. This is a truly hedonistic Merlot and a fineexample of why I love making this varietal.

Exclusive production of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have been the hallmark of Gary Figgins' Leonetti Cellar winery in the suburbs of Walla Walla. Grapes from his own vineyard and from other nearby properties are used to create these rich and robust varietal wines. The attractive new winery building made of native stone houses barrel storage and fermenting tanks.

Though 2009 was a difficult vintage for Washington Merlot, this is a truly luscious wine. It welcomes the taster instantly with massive, generous fruit cloaked in toasty, chewy, mocha and caramel flavors. Tasted over the course of 48 hours, it held up well, developing broad, well-integrated flavors of berries to complement the hedonistic oak. Sure to be a favorite among all the current releases from Leonetti.

 

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Price: $155.00

In Mixed Case: $131.75

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Producer	Leonetti
Country	United States
Region	Washington
Subregion	Walla Walla Valley
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2009
Sku	17740
Size	750ml