Rating: 97 Points (Robert Parker)

Winemaker's Notes:
Leonetti Cellar belongs in the pantheon of domestic wine pioneers, planting grapes and making stellar wines in Washington's Walla Walla Valley back in the 1970s, when no one else really was. The wines are always extremely sought after, especially after they are reviewed, so get your hands on some before the critics make this scarce. The 2008 Reserve blends Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc for an incredibly complex wine with a long future ahead of it. Notes of crushed cherry, cassis and plum are complemented by spicy cinnamon, clove, espresso bean and cedar box accents. Well-integrated and plush on the palate, this is drinking well already, but will be best a five to seven years from now. 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 11% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc.

"The winery flagship is the 2008 Reserve, a blend 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 11% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc aged in barrel, some of it new, for 23 months. Sandalwood, exotic spices, herbs, violets, and assorted black fruits inform the nose of a layered, succulent, plush, bordering on opulent wine that is beautifully balanced and already complex. It will continue its development for at least another 5-6 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2028+." (Robert Parker)