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2016 Leonetti Cellar Serra Pedace Vineyard Red

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

95James Suckling

An alluring nose of black tea, ripe black and blue fruit and vanilla. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Rich dark fruit is supported by attune, bright acidity. Powerful and flavorful. Excellent depth and intensity. Cloves and hints of black pepper.

94The Wine Advocate

...rich, focused core of red and black fruit that is grown in a very windy vineyard...dense cherry focus with a juicy heart of fruit that is mineral on the palate...finish is tannic and has a lingering, masculine feeling without being too bold and overbearing.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...crazy exotic nose of red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with notes of white pepper, sandalwood, dried herbs, and baking spices. Beautiful on the palate as well, it's medium to full-bodied, has ripe, supple tannins, good acidity, and a balanced, layered style that keeps you coming back to the glass.

93Vinous / IWC

...mix of dusty rose, clove, cardamom and dried black cherries...surprisingly supple and elegant in feel with masses of tart red and black fruits to balance. Salty minerals add a more tactile feel toward the close. This finishes with well muscled tannins, creating a crunchy sensation that lingers, as tart currants and sour citrus fade.

REGION

United States, Washington, Walla Walla Valley

Walla Walla Valley AVA likes to call itself the Napa Valley of Washington, and given the concentration of well-reviewed wineries in the appellation, the comparison is understandable. The Walla Walla appellation is comprised of 340,000 acres, of which 1,200 acres are vineyards. Walla Walla is located in the southeastern corner of Washington and it extends slightly into northeastern Oregon. It is named after the Walla Walla River Valley, and the city of Walla Walla is the commercial center of Washington’s wine industry. The city was founded in the 1840s by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post, but as early as the 1850s farmers were planting grapes for winemaking. Prohibition shuttered winemaking in the early 20th century, but a winemaking renaissance started in the 1970s when Leonetti Cellars, still one of the state’s most acclaimed wineries, started producing acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon. Walla Walla’s AVA status was awarded in 1984 and today there are more than 100 wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most frequently planted grape, followed by Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese Chardonnay and Viognier.