Leonetti Cellar was founded in 1977 by Gary and Nancy Figgins. Leonetti, along with Quilceda Creek and Woodward Canyon put premium Washington Cabernet Sauvignon on the radar of wine consumers across the United States. Leonetti also produces one of the very best domestic Merlots. Leonetti is part of Figgins Family Wine Estates. Chris Figgins is now in charge of the winemaking.
76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Carmenere from Mill Creek Upland, Seven Hills and Loess Vineyards.
Purple in color. 14.3% ABV. Stunning nose of red and black fruits, Whitman Sampler Box and violets. Full bodied with tremendous acidity. Plush and concentrated. Currants, cassis liqueur, plums and tobacco on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Everything is in balance here and wine should continue to age well for another 4-6 years. Another stellar Cabernet Sauvignon from Chris Figgins.
My rating: 95 points.
Leonetti was one of my very first mailing lists. Thirty years later I am still a buyer and the wines are better than ever. The winery has done an exceptional job at holding the line on prices. Although the mailing list is full and the waiting list is long the wine is readily available at retail in late March. Look for the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2023 Merlot release early next year.
Also consider reading The Wines of Chris Figgins and Barrel Tasting With Chris Figgins.