There are only 670 cases of the 2004 Reserve, a wine composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot (a grape which does amazingly well in the Walla Walla and Columbia Valley AVAs). It spent 22 months in a combination of new French barriques and larger French oak. The aromatics feature pain grille, floral elements (especially violets), truffle, spice box, cassis, and black currants. Supple-textured, dense, and full-flavored, the wine has enough structure for up to a decade of cellaring and should drink well through 2040.- Jay S Miller (08/2007)
Saturated, bright ruby. Knockout nose exudes boysenberry, blackberry, espresso bean and bitter chocolate. Wonderfully silky and suave on entry, then lush and full in the middle, with nervy acidity leavening the wine's almost confectionery sweetness. Finishes with huge, broad, building tannins that are outlasted by flavors of dark berries and Belgian chocolate. Figgins told me he marginally prefers the 2003 bottling for its density and intensity, but I wouldn't kick either one out of bed.- Stephen Tanzer (11/2007)
Producer: Leonetti Cellar
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: Washington
Sub-Region: Walla Walla Valley
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