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.
Dark crimson in color. 14.7% ABV. Stunning nose of black and blue fruits, plums, Whitman Sampler box ands violets. Full bodied with tremendous acidity. Rich, plush and concentrated. Blackberry, blueberry, cassis liqueur and tobacco leaves on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Classic Leonetti. A masterpiece from Chris Figgins. Approachable now but this will drink well for at least another 6-8 years. I’ll open another bottle in 2027.
My rating: 96 points.
Leonetti was one of my very first mailing lists. Twenty five 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 as they were just recently released.