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Leonetti Merlot 2007	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	A blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot.
Leonetti Merlot 2006	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Beautiful dark red color. A nose of lavender and violet florals gives way to candied bing cherry, subtle toasty oak notes, and a wine just dripping with gobs of ripe fruit. The wine coats the palate with it's glycerin and sweet fruit. This wine has a purity of fruit and length that even the finest estates of Pomerol and St. Emilion would envy. Everything is in balance and this generous wine is ready to drink now but will also reward cellaring.
Leonetti Merlot 2008	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	This bright, aromatic, vivid wine opens with a bowlful of berries and cherries. There is plenty of acid under the ripe fruit, which takes center stage at the moment. The significant addition of Carmenère (from the Seven Hills vineyard) adds black pepper to the engaging mix of flavors. Despite its youth, the flavors persist for a remarkably long finish,
Leonetti Merlot 2012	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	94	The wine is dark and saturated. In the glass, the wine explodes with an ethereal, complex nose of cinnamon, plum, pomegranate, clove, and a hint of spring pine forest. On the palate, the wine has delicious fresh ripe fruit, reminiscent of berry pie filling. Incredible richness but with a stunning levity that lifts.
Leonetti Merlot 2010	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Dense, dark, and lush but with amazing focus and levity. Loaded with dark blue and black fruits. Gorgeous high tone aromatics are reminiscent of brambleberry reduction compote. Long and plush on the palate, but with a fine grained tannin structure and brilliant acidity from the epic 2010 vintage. This may be the finest Merlot in Leonetti's history. I am completely enamored by the complexity of this wine. The cool vintage gives such restraint to the opulence of the fruit. This wine will drink well upon release but age for many years to come. Made with 100% Merlot.
Leonetti Merlot 2013	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	As pure and linear an expression of Walla Walla Merlot thatyou might imagine. Simply gorgeous red and black fruits,especially blueberries, raspberries, and hints of dried apricot.The mouth feel is so wonderfully plush, delicious, andexpansive. This wine just makes me smile with pleasure andis everything I love about Walla Walla Merlot. The additionof 8% Cabernet Franc from old vines at the Leonetti Estatecontributes lovely violet aromatics and glycerin to the palate.
Leonetti Merlot 2015	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	This 100% Merlot pours inky into the glass. The nose is deep and intricate with top note florals lifting it higher as it opens. Tightly focused, the wine saturates the palate with dense blue and black fruits that linger endlessly. An immensely pleasurable wine, it possesses all the attributes that make Walla Walla one of the world’s premier places to grow Merlot.
Leonetti Merlot 2014	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Placing one’s nose into a glass of the 2014 Leonetti Merlot results in an immediate smile. It leads with a gorgeous pure fruit nose of compote reduction and graham cracker that jump from the glass. It is so rich, lush, and pure. It is a positively delicious wine that will easily age 10+ years for those of you who enjoy cellaring wines. This is everything Merlot wants to and can be in Washington State.
Leonetti Merlot 2016	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	2016 will be remembered as a classic vintage for Merlot. Thiswine has a delicious, creamy nose with jammy black fruits andmixed florals. It is incredibly broad on the palate–a distinctivecharacteristic of Washington Merlot. The finish is spicy, sweet,lively, and lengthy.
Leonetti Merlot (loose foil capsule) 2000	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	The 2000 vintage was extraordinary in Washington, and Leonetti's 2000 Merlot certainly lives up to that billing. With a nose driven by high-tone fruit, vanillin, and spice, this wine is loaded with varietal character. The Leonetti house style for Merlot really shows through, as this wine is very concentrated, but ends with a fleshy softness that makes this wine so attractive to drink. This wine is 100% Merlot.
Leonetti Merlot (scuffed labels) 2011	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Beautiful, deep ruby color. 2011 was the coolest vintage inthe Walla Walla Valley in 20 years. It was a winemakersvintage and one that will forever separate the "men fromthe boys." Everything had to be executed to perfection inthe vineyard, a feat in which we managed to accomplish.Merlot, being the earliest variety we have to ripen, was trulyat home in this vintage and produced a wine I can aptlydescribe as resembling the finest Right Bank Claret fromBordeaux. Such is its leaness, levity, and beauty. The nose isjust loaded with pure red and blue berries, along with floralnotes. Fantastic acid punctuates the lovely finish.
Leonetti Reserve 1998	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	A wine with great depth of color, our '98 Reserve has a nose of rich black fruits, creme brulee, spice, and cream, while maintaining varietal purity. The palate is ultra-rich and mouth-filling, with flavors of black fruits and integrated wood spice. The incredibly long finish is backed by delicious fine-grained, soft tannins, and integrated toasty oak. This wine will likely be remembered as one of the finest Leonetti's produced to date.
Leonetti Reserve 2002	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	This wine may be remembered as one of the finest Leonetti has produced. The wine's aroma itself can hold one captive without ever taking a sip. The nose boasts incredible sweet fruit, cedar, plums, and cassis. The wine is very dense while being seamless and lasting on the palate long after the wine is swallowed. As always, Leonetti Reserve reflects the winery's efforts to produce a wine amongst the finest in the world. It is entirely estate grown and only produced in exceptional vintages -- blended in varying varietal percentages through diligent selection of individual barrels to produce the greatest wine possible.
Leonetti Reserve 2005	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	97	Having a beautiful saturated color, the wine's nose is enchanting ith a complex potpourri of rich, ripe sweet black fruits, plum, and spicebox with hints of beautiful herbs de Provence. The palate of the wine is structured with fine-grained smooth tannins and notes of mineral, creme cassis, and finishes very long with monumental purity.
Leonetti Reserve 2000	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	2000 Reserve reveals beautifully deep color and a bright, high tone nose of ripe fruits, cedar, and spicy oak-influenced vanillin. This is a tightly wound wine with long aging potential that will be immediately pleasing as well.
Leonetti Reserve 2006	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	The best barrels from an entire vintage earn the right to become part of the Leonetti Reserve blend, which is simply our finest effort every year we produce it. This year all three of our estate vineyards had shining stars that contributed to the blend. For the first time, Malbec from Loess Vineyard makes an appearance. Thsi year's Reserve is once again just monumental. While still tight today (as you'd expect at this young age), the nose has a beautiful medley of plums and black fruits, blackberry puree, very ripe bloddy bing cherries, dried rose petals and a whiff of smoke and cedar. While being very big, dense and long in the finish, the palate impression is perfectly balanced and plush, with an incredible glycerin mouthfeel. I'm terrifically proud of this wine, and confident you will agree it stands comfortably amongst the finest Bordeaux-varietal red wines in the world.
Leonetti Reserve 2011	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Dark, saturated and gorgeous. Intoxicating nose of fresh flowers, dark red fruit and a glorious citrus note - which Leonetti are rarely able to capture in their wines. There is also a tiny sprinkling of cedar shavings, Creme de cassis, and crushed blackcurrant. Unbelievably vibrant and focused. The palate is plush and long with a core of sweetness. Respecting the coolness of the vintage, the acidity is deliciously bright and the tannin low.
Leonetti Reserve 2012	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	94	Divinely complex with notes of sweet fresh and dried flowers, balsam, creme brulee, and vanilla. Pure ripe fruit without being cloying. Background notes of a freshly cut white fir awaiting Christmas lights. Delicious, incredible length, with a string of perfect acidity coursing throughout and supporting the intense fruit with levity and freshness.
Leonetti Reserve 2014	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Impenetrably dark. An explosive nose of coffee, red and black fruits, Russian sage, and garden herbs. Lesser notes follow of crème cassis, currant, and black olive. On the palate, the wine is dense, sweet, and broodingly dark. Simply perfect fine-grained tannins melded with laser-focused acidity deliver impressive length that lingers on the palate.
Leonetti Reserve 2013	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	This 2013 Cabernet dominant blend has a stunning nose of tar, iron minerality, cassis, and dried flowers ~ especially lavender. On the palate, the wine is powerful and pure, repeating the note of cassis liqueur and black olive compote. All the elements of fruit,acidity, and tannin are perfectly balanced, ensuring a lengthycellaring life if you have the patience to hide it in your cellar.
Leonetti Reserve 2015	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Color is deeply saturated ruby. Our flagship ’15 Reserve has anexplosive nose of vanilla, lavender, cinnamon graham cracker,and puree of ripe brambles. Time in the glass reveals secondarynotes of cedar and strawberry rhubarb pie. Seamless tanninsand incredible length. With a finish resembling cherry liqueur,the Malbec brings the wine into tight focus.
Leonetti Reserve (torn label) 2007	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	96	A blend of the best lots from Mill Creek Upland, Seven Hills and Loess vineyards, this Cab-dominated blend also includes 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Malbec and 2% Merlot. It's quite slick on the palate, with good texture from well-integrated tannins. The fruit is dark and brooding - black cherry and wild blackberry - with a hint of rose, smoke and cedar.
Leonetti Reserve (torn label) 2008	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	93	Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Petit Verdot 11%, Merlot 11%, Cabernet Franc 9%.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2005	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	With unusually dark color for Sangiovese and body to match, this wine has fantastic floral, raspberry puree, and intense pure fruit aromatics. A very small amount of new oak serves as a lovely background characteristic. The wine has great palate sweetness, intense acidic fruit and purity. As always with this lovely varietal, it has fantastic bracing acidity that allows it to pair with such a wide variety of foods.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2000	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Beautiful dark ruby color. A distinctive bright nose of red and dried fruits, including cherry, with cedar shaving undertones. The wine is very alive on the palate with vibrant acidity, a great middle mouth feel, and a complex finish.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2006	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	The opening nose of this wine is textbook Sangiovese. Strawberries and strawberry preserves dominate the fruit profile backed up by some beautiful floral notes and aromatics you would expect of an old-world Brunello or Chianti such as saddle leather and earth. The palate reveals the wine's youth as it is a big, tannic youngster on the first taste. This gives way to impressive length, some chalky oak, with a fantastic cutting acidity, focus and a burst of fruit that makes this wine's profile just explode wtih food. We're very proud to have this wine in the Leonetti stable, as it is so entirely different from our Bordeaux variety wines and yet so entirely attractive in those differences. We are also tremendously happy with our decision to add an extra 6 months of bottle age, further improving our Sangiovese program, already critically noted as the finest in the U.S., if not the world!
Leonetti Sangiovese 2007	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	This was aged in French oak puncheons and large oval botti for 14 months, this wine has very mild European oak characteristics. Bright re-ruby color. Sexy, slightly grapey aromas of red currant, violet and cedar. Finishes with a suggestion of sweet chocolate and lively acidity.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2008	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Sangiovese 92%, Syrah 8%.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2009	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	Exceptional deep ruby color. Enticing nose of dried fruits, cranberries, vanilla, pencil shavings and graham cracker. On the palate it is smooth, long and balanced by fine tannin and lively acidity. Excellent purity of fruit. After 3 days open this one is singing! Enjoy now through 2030.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2011	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	90	Beautiful ruby color. Lovely nose of tart cherry, fresh crushed strawberries, lanolin and mixed spring florals. Its deeply satisfyingly rich palette somehow defies the vintage and is balanced by a deft streak of acid and ultra fine grained soft tannin. The harmonious flavors linger forever on the palate.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2010	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	Very dark color that any Brunello from the finest of vintages would envy. The nose bursts with bright, freshly macerated ripe strawberries and Bing cherries. There is a sense of stoney minerality that you'll positively love. On the palate, reserved sweet fruit. Ripe and plentiful "Brunello" style tannin. Possessing beautiful precision and focus, this Sangiovese epitomizes leanness and power. A paradox in a glass! Being a "dream vintage", the 2010 Sangiovese may be Leonetti's finest to date and will age for decades if you can keep your hands off it.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2013	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	91	The 2013 Leonetti Sangiovese is loaded with cranberry, black cherry, pomegranate, and notes of white tea. The palate is so incredibly refreshing and will compliment almost any food.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2012	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	Beautiful deep garnet color. The nose displays driving, darkred Bing cherries. This wine tastes like a liquid expression of that flavor. A unique contributing factor to this wine blend is theaddition of 8% of the varietal Aglianico. A first for WallaWalla Valley, we planted this ancient grape of southernItaly in our Serra Pedace Vineyard. We tried a splash of thisvarietal in the blend and found it fit like a glove, addingstructure and a firm core of austere fruit.
Leonetti Sangiovese 2014	Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	92	Dazzling, dark ruby color. An alluring nose and palate of wet stones, crushed cherries, and ripe strawberries, with lesser notes of sawdust, crème vanilla, elderberries, and roses. The palate is alive with a brilliance and levity that is incredibly refreshing. The tannins are fine-grained with perfect balance and a delightfully satisfying finish.
Leonetti Seven Hills Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996	Columbia Valley, Washington	Red Wine	90	A very deep, darkly colored wine, our '96 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits exotic aromas of spices and sweet black fruits of cassis and blackberries. The wines loaded with gobs of wood influenced vanillin. A big, rich, chewy wine with the kind of density that can only be accomplished with very low yields. This is a full bodied, powerful wine with a satisfying, fruity finish. A great aging future awaits this wine.
Les Alexandrins Cornas 2016	Cornas, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	Wines from Cornas tend to open up after a few years. This Cornas has the advantage of having great elegance now and in two or three years time this will already be a great wine to drink.
Les Alexandrins Domaine Crozes-Hermitage 2016	Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	In 2016, the grapes arrived in the cellar with beautiful balance and freshness.The color is of an intense black. The nose shows a delicate but complex bouquet of aromas: pretty notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberries), smoked and grilled notes and sweet spices. In the mouth, the attack is full of freshness, dense, with fine tannins and beautiful aromas with subtle notes of ageing and red and black fruit. A perfect expression of this terroir.
Les Alexandrins Domaine Saint-Joseph 2015	Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	A beautiful red-black colour, with violet undertones, this wine expresses a stylethat highlights the tension, and the vivaciousness of Syrah rather than theirrich jamy character. The nose reveals a beautiful mineral freshness, notes ofblackcurrant, peonies and sweet spices. On the palate, a fine tension,nourished by a silky tannic structure, accompanies this wine towards a richand digestible finish.
Les Alexandrins Domaine Saint-Joseph 2016	Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France	Red Wine	90	A beautiful red color with purple undertones, this wine develops aromas of black fruit, slightly roasted cocoa, pepper and sweet spices. The mouth is full of freshness, with fine tannins that give it volume and roundness. The finish is long and harmonious, very elegant wine.
Les Alexandrins Maison Crozes-Hermitage 2016	Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France	Red Wine	93	This wine has a beautiful purple and dense red color. The nose has fresh aromas of violet, red fruit and minerality with a hint of spices (Sichuan pepper). This wine is balanced between freshness and density in the mouth. The tannins are velvety. The palate is on aromas of liquorice and fruit with notes of violets. A nice match between balance and structure.
Les Alexandrins Syrah 2018	Vin de France, France	Red Wine	90	Situated between the semi-continental climate of Burgundy and the Mediterranean climate of Provence, the winters are continental: cold, wind and little rain. The summers are Mediterranean: hot with storms and little wind. Thanks to the contrast in the climate, this Syrah reveals intense aromas of red fruit and spices and a beautiful minerality.
Les Alexandrins Terrasses de l'Eridan Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2017	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	White Wine	89	Very pretty pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose is full of freshness, with notes of pear and quince underlined by a touch of citrus. On the palate, it has a nice balance that combines freshness and roundness, with notes of white fruit and a long aromatic finish.
Les Alexandrins Terrasses de l'Eridan Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2017	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	89	Pretty deep color. The nose offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, marked by Grenache and a hint of blackcurrant brought by ripe Syrah. On the palate, it shows complexity with tannins still present, but with finesse and elegance, and a beautiful freshness.
Les Asteries 2005	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Astéries' (rock limestone) soil between Château Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. ‘Panachéed' in the old style (merlot interspersed with cabernet franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.
Les Asteries 2007	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.
Les Asteries 2008	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	93	This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.
Les Asteries 2009	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	92	This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.
Les Asteries 2011	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	93	Varietal Composition: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Les Asteries 2010	St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	94	This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.
Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2015	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	93	The monumental Châteauneuf du Pape Les Craus Centenaires is made from 100% Grenache from vines that are 121 years old. The yield is only 20 hectolitres per hectare. The wine is made from free-run juice only. It is given a three-week fermentation in concrete tanks followed by 24 months of aging in stainless steel tanks. This wine is one of the great treasures of Chateauneuf du Pape.
Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2009	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	92	The monumental Châteauneuf du Pape Les Craus Centenaires is a blend of 80% Grenache from vines well over 100 years old and 20% Syrah. The yield is only 25 hectolitres per hectare. The wine is made from free-run juice only. It is given a three-week fermentation in tank followed by 18 months of aging in tank and foudre. Only 250 cases are made. This wine is one of the great treasures of Chateauneuf du Pape.
Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2010	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	92	With an intense purple colour, fabulous and concentrated flavours in the nose, with scents of incense and blackberries jumping divinely out of the glass. Intense taste with body and a wonderful texture, pure and profound. 100% Grenache.
Les Cretes Coteau La Tour 2008	Italy	Red Wine	93	Intense and complex with the characteristic spiciness of syrah, and a lush, velvety finish.
Les Cretes Le Sommet Nebbiolo 2016	Valle d'Aosta, Italy	Red Wine	91	Bright ruby color. On the nose blackberry, cherry and balsamic notes. On the palate, juicy, precise and savory pulp that persists for a long time expressing the elegance of the mountain.
Les Cretes Les Abeilles 2006	Valle d'Aosta, Italy	White Wine	91	Brilliant golden yellow hue. Fruit (dried apricots, jam), spice and a hint of acacia flower honey on the nose. Complex palate with sweet, soft, mineral undertones. Long, fresh finish.
Les Cretes Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay 2010	Italy	White Wine	92	Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay is a lovely yellow. The nose is delicately floral with hints of banana and a bit of plum. On the palate, the wine is soft, fruity and mineral. This Chardonnay from this region is grown with excellent results, giving a wine with exuberant fruit flavor, combined with a pure expression of the "terroir" of the mountain.
Les Cretes Valle d'Aosta Cuvee Bois Chardonnay 2016	Valle d'Aosta, Italy	White Wine	94	The opening to the nose ranges from banana to candied citron, compositional grapes, accompanied by a spicy kick aptly presented by toasted oak. The entire nose-taste sensation transmits a dense texture to the palate, rich and candied, with great balance and elegance. A long finish slowly thins out with great pleasantness. Food accompaniments: great international cuisine, fondue and flan, fish, foie gras, fatty and blue cheeses.
Les Forts de Latour 1996	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	"The dense ruby/purple-colored 1996 Les Forts de Latour is exceedingly tannic, with cassis and mushroom-like notes in the aromatics. This full-bodied wine is impressively constituted and one of the finest Forts de Latours of the last two decades." - WA
Les Forts de Latour 1999	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	This superb second wine displays structure, dark color, and rich fruit, though lighter and quicker to mature than the "Grand Vin". It matures 10 to 20 years following the vintage.
Les Forts de Latour 2000	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	92	Les Forts de Latour receives meticulous care as the Grand Vin, both in the vineyeard and in the winery. The only notable difference, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50%) used in the maturing stage. The proportions of the grape varieties in the wine vary from one year to the next but there is always a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%) compared to the Grand Vin.
Les Forts de Latour 2001	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	Les Forts de Latour receives meticulous care as the Grand Vin, both in the vineyeard and in the winery. The only notable difference, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50%) used in the maturing stage. The proportions of the grape varieties in the wine vary from one year to the next but there is always a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%) compared to the Grand Vin.
Les Forts de Latour 2005	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	91	Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot
Les Forts de Latour 2008	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	90	Blend: 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5% Merlot
Les Forts de Latour 2009	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	93	Blend: 61.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32.3% Merlot, 6.2% Petit Verdot
Les Garrigues Cotes du Rhone 2017	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	Les Garrigues Cotes du Rhone is reminiscent of the local, lusty, easy-drinking reds in Southern France that are downed by the pitcher in the local cafes. The wine gets its name from the French word, Garrigues, which means "underbrush of wild herbs and spices". The indigenous Garrigues which grows wild throughout Southern France is said to impart a slightly spicy flavor to the wines of the region.
Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	93	This cuvee is a true homage to Philippe Cambie's passion for Grenache, Chateauneuf's most emblematic varietal. Very elegant and harmonious, this wine displays a perfect balance between power and finesse.
Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape Adrastee 2009	Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France	Red Wine	92	This cuvee is a true homage to Philippe Cambie's passion for Grenache, Chateauneuf's most emblematic varietal. Very elegant and harmonious, this wine displays a perfect balance between power and finesse.
Les Halos de Jupiter Cotes du Rhone 2010	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	92	From a high altitude vineyard near Roaix, at the northern fringe of Southern Rhone, this wine is a blend of very old Grenache and Syrah. The vineyard's elevation gives this dark and concentrated Cotes du Rhone its unique finesse and balance.
Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc 2013	Bordeaux, France	White Wine	91
Les Quatre Tours Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2016	Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France	Pink and Rosé	89	Pink salmon color, brilliant wine. Crisp and delicate nose with a good fruit , floral and citrus notes (pink grapefruit). Well balanced taste with a good crispness. Good presence with fat and matter. Fruity aromas with strawberry and blackcurrant notes. Crisp finish with lemon notes. A light aromatic rosé, refreshing and well balanced.
Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2008	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	90	The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.
Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2009	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	90	The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.
Les Vignerons de Tautavel Cotes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Silex 2012	Cotes du Roussillon-Tautavel, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon, South of France, France	Red Wine	95	A powerful red color. On the nose, soft spices with intense mouth. Excellent with bourguignon beef and lamb.
Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2007	Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France	Red Wine	91	The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.
Les Vins Breban L'Opale de La Presqu'ile de St-Tropez Provence 2012	Provence, South of France, France	Pink and Rosé	90	Pale pink in color, with sparkles of gray; a deliciously refined nose of spring flowers; mid-palate, floral notes continue with a hint of lemon; good length on the palate. A fresh, pleasant wine.
Les Vignes Oubliées Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac 2014	Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, South of France, France	Red Wine	91	The high altitude of the Larzac plateau combines with a schist and sandstone soil to give unusually fresh, delicate wines with silky tannins that also have the garrigue aromas and great generosity that are characteristic of the Languedoc. Though the first vintage is still young, the wine promises to age very gracefully for at least a decade.
L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac Leognan 2000	Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France	Red Wine	89	The second wine of Domain Chevalier, the Esprit de Chevalier must must nevertheless be complex, balanced, well-structured and, above all, elegant enought to be in keeping with Chevalier's image.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2007	Austria	White Wine	90	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2008	Austria	White Wine	90	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2010	Austria	White Wine	91	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2012	Austria	White Wine	88	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2015	Austria	White Wine	91	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2016	Austria	White Wine	90	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.
Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2017	Austria	White Wine	90	The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.
Levendi River South Ranch Pinot Noir 2013	Russian River, Sonoma County, California	Red Wine	91	Lovely classic Russian River nose, with its bouquet of wild rose, black cherry, and redwood forest floor. The palate has great length and finesse, with young, lively red currant and red cherry fruit. This wine will continue to gain flesh and dignity as it integrates the elegant French oak and ripe fruit into the supple structure.
Levendi Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	94	From the Stagecoach Vineyard high on the eastern volcanic ridge above Napa, comes this rich and decadent, limited production Cabernet Sauvignon. The vivid red soils and rocky slopes come together to produce a wine with an aroma of sweet blackberry and cassis fruit that carries over into a superbly balanced and polished palate.
Levendi Sweeney Ranch Chardonnay 2010	Napa Valley, California	White Wine	93	Beautifully ripe apple with a hint of caramel and oak spice, filled in with lemon chiffon notes. Caramelized apple and lemon vanilla cream flavors on the palate, with the texture gracefully balanced between a rich center and a crisp finish.
Levet La Chavaroche Cote Rotie 2013	Cote Rotie, Rhone, France	Red Wine	94	This is, quite simply, a ferocious wine, unique in its uninhibited expression of the smells and flavors of the appellation. No compromise is brooked here. The result is a wine that is controversial, too "wild" for many but, for others, one of the most elite wines.
Levet Les Journaries Cote Rotie 2010	Cote Rotie, Rhone, France	Red Wine	94	Les Journaries is a cuvee drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the "La Landonne" lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and "quieter" if you will than the Chavaroche Cote Rotie bottled by Levet. At the same time, it is very much a Levet wine with a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition). Les Journaries is approachable at an earlier stage and not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience.
Leviathan (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2016	California	Red Wine	92	The Leviathan wine is a red blend created afresh each vintage, sourced from some of the most coveted vineyards in California. Each year, a percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are blended together to produce a singular wine, showcasing all the best characteristics of the vintage.
Leviathan 2010	California	Red Wine	91	Ever the enigmatic beast, our 2010 Leviathan is trolling in deep, familiar waters. Harkening back to previous vintages, expressions of dark cherry, blueberry and blackberry exude from the glass. Brambly fruits combine with hints of chocolate malt, crème brûlée, cigar box, dried herbs and espresso. Its tentacles reach from the glass and draw you in from the first encounter. Broad shouldered and brawny but with laser precision, the 2010 vintage showcases the best of California. Allow yourself to be gathered by the seine of this cryptic creature, and embark on a nautical adventure solo or en masse!
Leviathan 2011	North Coast, California	Red Wine	90	As always, the goal with Leviathan is to capture the best of California in every vintage. In 2011, cool temperatures and a long growing season delivered fruit with vibrancy, great color and nuanced aromatic expressions. Upon opening the bottle, notes of Luxardo cherries, olallaberries, rose petals, Teuscher truffles and wet stone exude from the glass. The tannins are firm on entry but, the texture broadens and spreads across the palate. 23 months of barrel aging have rounded the wine and given it a juicy, fruit-forward appeal, with nuances of French oak and a lingering finish that will leave you reaching for glass after glass.
Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2004	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Full-bodied yet beautifully silky and seductive, it has shed most of its tannins, resulting in a complex, singular red wine of majestic proportions.
Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2005	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Uncompromising viticultural practices andmeticulously detailed vinification rewarded us with a wine ofgreat concentration and ripeness. The round supple tanninsin the 2005 Levy & McClellan are the result of thecool growing conditions and the extended ripening. As the wine develops, the expression of the site where it is grown continues to come to the forefront. Accentuated by the low yield in a year known for more generosity, combined with26 months in barrel, the result is a profoundly concentrated, supple and full-bodied wine.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2000	Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	90	Medium-red color. Dark, Bordeaux-like aromas of currant and cedar, medium-full body, bright red currant and ripe cherry-like fruit on the palate, notes of cocoa and roasted coffee, very lively on the palate, a touch of oak (but not sweet) and cedar. Nice balance and shows exceptional length. This is not a fruit bomb--it has the real depth and class that many wines at twice the price wish they had. Should pair well with any veal or beef dish, lamb, pork loin or chops, and chicken dishes made with mushrooms. Pretty good with medium-strong cheeses, too.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2005	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	92	A bright bouquet of wild black raspberry, dark plum, and Rainier cherry joined by vanilla, sweet tobacco and new saddle leather. A lively blend of blackberry, jammy raspberry and black currant fruit mingled with black pepper and baking spice, reinforced by assertive yet balanced sweet tannins and refreshing acidity.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2001	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar. Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2006	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	An enticing mix of sweet black cherry, chocolate, and tobacco aromas. A blend of bramble berry and black cherry fruit mixed with exotic spice, earth, and tobacco flavors, backed by substantial, velvety tannins, marvelous texture and a lengthy finish.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2007	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	95	Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar. Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity.
Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2009	St. Helena, Napa Valley, California	Red Wine	93	Red cherry, plum and brambleberry aromas with hints of cedar and chocolate. Vibrant blackberry, plum and tart cherry fruit intermingled with allspice, white pepper and vanilla on the palate with polished tannins and a long finish.

Leonetti Merlot 2007

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

A blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot.

Leonetti Merlot 2006

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Beautiful dark red color. A nose of lavender and violet florals gives way to candied bing cherry, subtle toasty oak notes, and a wine just dripping with gobs of ripe fruit. The wine coats the palate with it's glycerin and sweet fruit. This wine has a purity of fruit and length that even the finest estates of Pomerol and St. Emilion would envy. Everything is in balance and this generous wine is ready to drink now but will also reward cellaring.

Leonetti Merlot 2008

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

This bright, aromatic, vivid wine opens with a bowlful of berries and cherries. There is plenty of acid under the ripe fruit, which takes center stage at the moment. The significant addition of Carmenère (from the Seven Hills vineyard) adds black pepper to the engaging mix of flavors. Despite its youth, the flavors persist for a remarkably long finish,

Leonetti Merlot 2012

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

94

The wine is dark and saturated. In the glass, the wine explodes with an ethereal, complex nose of cinnamon, plum, pomegranate, clove, and a hint of spring pine forest. On the palate, the wine has delicious fresh ripe fruit, reminiscent of berry pie filling. Incredible richness but with a stunning levity that lifts.

Leonetti Merlot 2010

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Dense, dark, and lush but with amazing focus and levity. Loaded with dark blue and black fruits. Gorgeous high tone aromatics are reminiscent of brambleberry reduction compote. Long and plush on the palate, but with a fine grained tannin structure and brilliant acidity from the epic 2010 vintage. This may be the finest Merlot in Leonetti's history. I am completely enamored by the complexity of this wine. The cool vintage gives such restraint to the opulence of the fruit. This wine will drink well upon release but age for many years to come. Made with 100% Merlot.

Leonetti Merlot 2013

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

As pure and linear an expression of Walla Walla Merlot thatyou might imagine. Simply gorgeous red and black fruits,especially blueberries, raspberries, and hints of dried apricot.The mouth feel is so wonderfully plush, delicious, andexpansive. This wine just makes me smile with pleasure andis everything I love about Walla Walla Merlot. The additionof 8% Cabernet Franc from old vines at the Leonetti Estatecontributes lovely violet aromatics and glycerin to the palate.

Leonetti Merlot 2015

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

This 100% Merlot pours inky into the glass. The nose is deep and intricate with top note florals lifting it higher as it opens. Tightly focused, the wine saturates the palate with dense blue and black fruits that linger endlessly. An immensely pleasurable wine, it possesses all the attributes that make Walla Walla one of the world’s premier places to grow Merlot.

Leonetti Merlot 2014

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Placing one’s nose into a glass of the 2014 Leonetti Merlot results in an immediate smile. It leads with a gorgeous pure fruit nose of compote reduction and graham cracker that jump from the glass. It is so rich, lush, and pure. It is a positively delicious wine that will easily age 10+ years for those of you who enjoy cellaring wines. This is everything Merlot wants to and can be in Washington State.

Leonetti Merlot 2016

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

2016 will be remembered as a classic vintage for Merlot. Thiswine has a delicious, creamy nose with jammy black fruits andmixed florals. It is incredibly broad on the palate–a distinctivecharacteristic of Washington Merlot. The finish is spicy, sweet,lively, and lengthy.

Leonetti Merlot (loose foil capsule) 2000

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

The 2000 vintage was extraordinary in Washington, and Leonetti's 2000 Merlot certainly lives up to that billing. With a nose driven by high-tone fruit, vanillin, and spice, this wine is loaded with varietal character. The Leonetti house style for Merlot really shows through, as this wine is very concentrated, but ends with a fleshy softness that makes this wine so attractive to drink. This wine is 100% Merlot.

Leonetti Merlot (scuffed labels) 2011

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Beautiful, deep ruby color. 2011 was the coolest vintage inthe Walla Walla Valley in 20 years. It was a winemakersvintage and one that will forever separate the "men fromthe boys." Everything had to be executed to perfection inthe vineyard, a feat in which we managed to accomplish.Merlot, being the earliest variety we have to ripen, was trulyat home in this vintage and produced a wine I can aptlydescribe as resembling the finest Right Bank Claret fromBordeaux. Such is its leaness, levity, and beauty. The nose isjust loaded with pure red and blue berries, along with floralnotes. Fantastic acid punctuates the lovely finish.

Leonetti Reserve 1998

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

A wine with great depth of color, our '98 Reserve has a nose of rich black fruits, creme brulee, spice, and cream, while maintaining varietal purity. The palate is ultra-rich and mouth-filling, with flavors of black fruits and integrated wood spice. The incredibly long finish is backed by delicious fine-grained, soft tannins, and integrated toasty oak. This wine will likely be remembered as one of the finest Leonetti's produced to date.

Leonetti Reserve 2002

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

This wine may be remembered as one of the finest Leonetti has produced. The wine's aroma itself can hold one captive without ever taking a sip. The nose boasts incredible sweet fruit, cedar, plums, and cassis. The wine is very dense while being seamless and lasting on the palate long after the wine is swallowed. As always, Leonetti Reserve reflects the winery's efforts to produce a wine amongst the finest in the world. It is entirely estate grown and only produced in exceptional vintages -- blended in varying varietal percentages through diligent selection of individual barrels to produce the greatest wine possible.

Leonetti Reserve 2005

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

97

Having a beautiful saturated color, the wine's nose is enchanting ith a complex potpourri of rich, ripe sweet black fruits, plum, and spicebox with hints of beautiful herbs de Provence. The palate of the wine is structured with fine-grained smooth tannins and notes of mineral, creme cassis, and finishes very long with monumental purity.

Leonetti Reserve 2000

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

2000 Reserve reveals beautifully deep color and a bright, high tone nose of ripe fruits, cedar, and spicy oak-influenced vanillin. This is a tightly wound wine with long aging potential that will be immediately pleasing as well.

Leonetti Reserve 2006

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

The best barrels from an entire vintage earn the right to become part of the Leonetti Reserve blend, which is simply our finest effort every year we produce it. This year all three of our estate vineyards had shining stars that contributed to the blend. For the first time, Malbec from Loess Vineyard makes an appearance. Thsi year's Reserve is once again just monumental. While still tight today (as you'd expect at this young age), the nose has a beautiful medley of plums and black fruits, blackberry puree, very ripe bloddy bing cherries, dried rose petals and a whiff of smoke and cedar. While being very big, dense and long in the finish, the palate impression is perfectly balanced and plush, with an incredible glycerin mouthfeel. I'm terrifically proud of this wine, and confident you will agree it stands comfortably amongst the finest Bordeaux-varietal red wines in the world.

Leonetti Reserve 2011

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Dark, saturated and gorgeous. Intoxicating nose of fresh flowers, dark red fruit and a glorious citrus note - which Leonetti are rarely able to capture in their wines. There is also a tiny sprinkling of cedar shavings, Creme de cassis, and crushed blackcurrant. Unbelievably vibrant and focused. The palate is plush and long with a core of sweetness. Respecting the coolness of the vintage, the acidity is deliciously bright and the tannin low.

Leonetti Reserve 2012

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

94

Divinely complex with notes of sweet fresh and dried flowers, balsam, creme brulee, and vanilla. Pure ripe fruit without being cloying. Background notes of a freshly cut white fir awaiting Christmas lights. Delicious, incredible length, with a string of perfect acidity coursing throughout and supporting the intense fruit with levity and freshness.

Leonetti Reserve 2014

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Impenetrably dark. An explosive nose of coffee, red and black fruits, Russian sage, and garden herbs. Lesser notes follow of crème cassis, currant, and black olive. On the palate, the wine is dense, sweet, and broodingly dark. Simply perfect fine-grained tannins melded with laser-focused acidity deliver impressive length that lingers on the palate.

Leonetti Reserve 2013

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

This 2013 Cabernet dominant blend has a stunning nose of tar, iron minerality, cassis, and dried flowers ~ especially lavender. On the palate, the wine is powerful and pure, repeating the note of cassis liqueur and black olive compote. All the elements of fruit,acidity, and tannin are perfectly balanced, ensuring a lengthycellaring life if you have the patience to hide it in your cellar.

Leonetti Reserve 2015

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Color is deeply saturated ruby. Our flagship ’15 Reserve has anexplosive nose of vanilla, lavender, cinnamon graham cracker,and puree of ripe brambles. Time in the glass reveals secondarynotes of cedar and strawberry rhubarb pie. Seamless tanninsand incredible length. With a finish resembling cherry liqueur,the Malbec brings the wine into tight focus.

Leonetti Reserve (torn label) 2007

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

96

A blend of the best lots from Mill Creek Upland, Seven Hills and Loess vineyards, this Cab-dominated blend also includes 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Malbec and 2% Merlot. It's quite slick on the palate, with good texture from well-integrated tannins. The fruit is dark and brooding - black cherry and wild blackberry - with a hint of rose, smoke and cedar.

Leonetti Reserve (torn label) 2008

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

93

Cabernet Sauvignon 69%, Petit Verdot 11%, Merlot 11%, Cabernet Franc 9%.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2005

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

With unusually dark color for Sangiovese and body to match, this wine has fantastic floral, raspberry puree, and intense pure fruit aromatics. A very small amount of new oak serves as a lovely background characteristic. The wine has great palate sweetness, intense acidic fruit and purity. As always with this lovely varietal, it has fantastic bracing acidity that allows it to pair with such a wide variety of foods.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2000

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Beautiful dark ruby color. A distinctive bright nose of red and dried fruits, including cherry, with cedar shaving undertones. The wine is very alive on the palate with vibrant acidity, a great middle mouth feel, and a complex finish.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2006

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

The opening nose of this wine is textbook Sangiovese. Strawberries and strawberry preserves dominate the fruit profile backed up by some beautiful floral notes and aromatics you would expect of an old-world Brunello or Chianti such as saddle leather and earth. The palate reveals the wine's youth as it is a big, tannic youngster on the first taste. This gives way to impressive length, some chalky oak, with a fantastic cutting acidity, focus and a burst of fruit that makes this wine's profile just explode wtih food. We're very proud to have this wine in the Leonetti stable, as it is so entirely different from our Bordeaux variety wines and yet so entirely attractive in those differences. We are also tremendously happy with our decision to add an extra 6 months of bottle age, further improving our Sangiovese program, already critically noted as the finest in the U.S., if not the world!

Leonetti Sangiovese 2007

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

This was aged in French oak puncheons and large oval botti for 14 months, this wine has very mild European oak characteristics. Bright re-ruby color. Sexy, slightly grapey aromas of red currant, violet and cedar. Finishes with a suggestion of sweet chocolate and lively acidity.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2008

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Sangiovese 92%, Syrah 8%.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2009

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

Exceptional deep ruby color. Enticing nose of dried fruits, cranberries, vanilla, pencil shavings and graham cracker. On the palate it is smooth, long and balanced by fine tannin and lively acidity. Excellent purity of fruit. After 3 days open this one is singing! Enjoy now through 2030.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2011

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

90

Beautiful ruby color. Lovely nose of tart cherry, fresh crushed strawberries, lanolin and mixed spring florals. Its deeply satisfyingly rich palette somehow defies the vintage and is balanced by a deft streak of acid and ultra fine grained soft tannin. The harmonious flavors linger forever on the palate.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2010

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

Very dark color that any Brunello from the finest of vintages would envy. The nose bursts with bright, freshly macerated ripe strawberries and Bing cherries. There is a sense of stoney minerality that you'll positively love. On the palate, reserved sweet fruit. Ripe and plentiful "Brunello" style tannin. Possessing beautiful precision and focus, this Sangiovese epitomizes leanness and power. A paradox in a glass! Being a "dream vintage", the 2010 Sangiovese may be Leonetti's finest to date and will age for decades if you can keep your hands off it.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2013

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

91

The 2013 Leonetti Sangiovese is loaded with cranberry, black cherry, pomegranate, and notes of white tea. The palate is so incredibly refreshing and will compliment almost any food.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2012

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

Beautiful deep garnet color. The nose displays driving, darkred Bing cherries. This wine tastes like a liquid expression of that flavor. A unique contributing factor to this wine blend is theaddition of 8% of the varietal Aglianico. A first for WallaWalla Valley, we planted this ancient grape of southernItaly in our Serra Pedace Vineyard. We tried a splash of thisvarietal in the blend and found it fit like a glove, addingstructure and a firm core of austere fruit.

Leonetti Sangiovese 2014

Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

92

Dazzling, dark ruby color. An alluring nose and palate of wet stones, crushed cherries, and ripe strawberries, with lesser notes of sawdust, crème vanilla, elderberries, and roses. The palate is alive with a brilliance and levity that is incredibly refreshing. The tannins are fine-grained with perfect balance and a delightfully satisfying finish.

Leonetti Seven Hills Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Columbia Valley, Washington

Red Wine

90

A very deep, darkly colored wine, our '96 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits exotic aromas of spices and sweet black fruits of cassis and blackberries. The wines loaded with gobs of wood influenced vanillin. A big, rich, chewy wine with the kind of density that can only be accomplished with very low yields. This is a full bodied, powerful wine with a satisfying, fruity finish. A great aging future awaits this wine.

Les Alexandrins Cornas 2016

Cornas, Rhone, France

Red Wine

91

Wines from Cornas tend to open up after a few years. This Cornas has the advantage of having great elegance now and in two or three years time this will already be a great wine to drink.

Les Alexandrins Domaine Crozes-Hermitage 2016

Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France

Red Wine

91

In 2016, the grapes arrived in the cellar with beautiful balance and freshness.The color is of an intense black. The nose shows a delicate but complex bouquet of aromas: pretty notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberries), smoked and grilled notes and sweet spices. In the mouth, the attack is full of freshness, dense, with fine tannins and beautiful aromas with subtle notes of ageing and red and black fruit. A perfect expression of this terroir.

Les Alexandrins Domaine Saint-Joseph 2015

Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France

Red Wine

91

A beautiful red-black colour, with violet undertones, this wine expresses a stylethat highlights the tension, and the vivaciousness of Syrah rather than theirrich jamy character. The nose reveals a beautiful mineral freshness, notes ofblackcurrant, peonies and sweet spices. On the palate, a fine tension,nourished by a silky tannic structure, accompanies this wine towards a richand digestible finish.

Les Alexandrins Domaine Saint-Joseph 2016

Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France

Red Wine

90

A beautiful red color with purple undertones, this wine develops aromas of black fruit, slightly roasted cocoa, pepper and sweet spices. The mouth is full of freshness, with fine tannins that give it volume and roundness. The finish is long and harmonious, very elegant wine.

Les Alexandrins Maison Crozes-Hermitage 2016

Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France

Red Wine

93

This wine has a beautiful purple and dense red color. The nose has fresh aromas of violet, red fruit and minerality with a hint of spices (Sichuan pepper). This wine is balanced between freshness and density in the mouth. The tannins are velvety. The palate is on aromas of liquorice and fruit with notes of violets. A nice match between balance and structure.

Les Alexandrins Syrah 2018

Vin de France, France

Red Wine

90

Situated between the semi-continental climate of Burgundy and the Mediterranean climate of Provence, the winters are continental: cold, wind and little rain. The summers are Mediterranean: hot with storms and little wind. Thanks to the contrast in the climate, this Syrah reveals intense aromas of red fruit and spices and a beautiful minerality.

Les Alexandrins Terrasses de l'Eridan Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2017

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

White Wine

89

Very pretty pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose is full of freshness, with notes of pear and quince underlined by a touch of citrus. On the palate, it has a nice balance that combines freshness and roundness, with notes of white fruit and a long aromatic finish.

Les Alexandrins Terrasses de l'Eridan Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2017

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

89

Pretty deep color. The nose offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, marked by Grenache and a hint of blackcurrant brought by ripe Syrah. On the palate, it shows complexity with tannins still present, but with finesse and elegance, and a beautiful freshness.

Les Asteries 2005

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Astéries' (rock limestone) soil between Château Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. ‘Panachéed' in the old style (merlot interspersed with cabernet franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.

Les Asteries 2007

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.

Les Asteries 2008

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

93

This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.

Les Asteries 2009

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

92

This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.

Les Asteries 2011

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

93

Varietal Composition: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Les Asteries 2010

St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

94

This Single Vineyard wine is made from a single hectare on 'Asteries' (rock limestone) soil between Chateau Fonroque and Clos Fourtet. The vines survived the frost of 1956 and are up to eighty years old. 'Panacheed' in the old style (Merlot interspersed with Cabernet Franc to ensure easy blending in the days before pumps) they are cropped down to four bunches per vine to reflect the 'terroir' of the parcel.

Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2015

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Red Wine

93

The monumental Châteauneuf du Pape Les Craus Centenaires is made from 100% Grenache from vines that are 121 years old. The yield is only 20 hectolitres per hectare. The wine is made from free-run juice only. It is given a three-week fermentation in concrete tanks followed by 24 months of aging in stainless steel tanks. This wine is one of the great treasures of Chateauneuf du Pape.

Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2009

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Red Wine

92

The monumental Châteauneuf du Pape Les Craus Centenaires is a blend of 80% Grenache from vines well over 100 years old and 20% Syrah. The yield is only 25 hectolitres per hectare. The wine is made from free-run juice only. It is given a three-week fermentation in tank followed by 18 months of aging in tank and foudre. Only 250 cases are made. This wine is one of the great treasures of Chateauneuf du Pape.

Les Clefs d'Or Les Craus Centenaires 2010

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Red Wine

92

With an intense purple colour, fabulous and concentrated flavours in the nose, with scents of incense and blackberries jumping divinely out of the glass. Intense taste with body and a wonderful texture, pure and profound. 100% Grenache.

Les Cretes Coteau La Tour 2008

Italy

Red Wine

93

Intense and complex with the characteristic spiciness of syrah, and a lush, velvety finish.

Les Cretes Le Sommet Nebbiolo 2016

Valle d'Aosta, Italy

Red Wine

91

Bright ruby color. On the nose blackberry, cherry and balsamic notes. On the palate, juicy, precise and savory pulp that persists for a long time expressing the elegance of the mountain.

Les Cretes Les Abeilles 2006

Valle d'Aosta, Italy

White Wine

91

Brilliant golden yellow hue. Fruit (dried apricots, jam), spice and a hint of acacia flower honey on the nose. Complex palate with sweet, soft, mineral undertones. Long, fresh finish.

Les Cretes Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay 2010

Italy

White Wine

92

Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay is a lovely yellow. The nose is delicately floral with hints of banana and a bit of plum. On the palate, the wine is soft, fruity and mineral. This Chardonnay from this region is grown with excellent results, giving a wine with exuberant fruit flavor, combined with a pure expression of the "terroir" of the mountain.

Les Cretes Valle d'Aosta Cuvee Bois Chardonnay 2016

Valle d'Aosta, Italy

White Wine

94

The opening to the nose ranges from banana to candied citron, compositional grapes, accompanied by a spicy kick aptly presented by toasted oak. The entire nose-taste sensation transmits a dense texture to the palate, rich and candied, with great balance and elegance. A long finish slowly thins out with great pleasantness. Food accompaniments: great international cuisine, fondue and flan, fish, foie gras, fatty and blue cheeses.

Les Forts de Latour 1996

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

"The dense ruby/purple-colored 1996 Les Forts de Latour is exceedingly tannic, with cassis and mushroom-like notes in the aromatics. This full-bodied wine is impressively constituted and one of the finest Forts de Latours of the last two decades." - WA

Les Forts de Latour 1999

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

This superb second wine displays structure, dark color, and rich fruit, though lighter and quicker to mature than the "Grand Vin". It matures 10 to 20 years following the vintage.

Les Forts de Latour 2000

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

92

Les Forts de Latour receives meticulous care as the Grand Vin, both in the vineyeard and in the winery. The only notable difference, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50%) used in the maturing stage. The proportions of the grape varieties in the wine vary from one year to the next but there is always a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%) compared to the Grand Vin.

Les Forts de Latour 2001

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

Les Forts de Latour receives meticulous care as the Grand Vin, both in the vineyeard and in the winery. The only notable difference, apart from the origin of the grapes, is the proportion of new barrels (50%) used in the maturing stage. The proportions of the grape varieties in the wine vary from one year to the next but there is always a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%) compared to the Grand Vin.

Les Forts de Latour 2005

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

91

Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot

Les Forts de Latour 2008

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

90

Blend: 66.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5% Merlot

Les Forts de Latour 2009

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

93

Blend: 61.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32.3% Merlot, 6.2% Petit Verdot

Les Garrigues Cotes du Rhone 2017

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

91

Les Garrigues Cotes du Rhone is reminiscent of the local, lusty, easy-drinking reds in Southern France that are downed by the pitcher in the local cafes. The wine gets its name from the French word, Garrigues, which means "underbrush of wild herbs and spices". The indigenous Garrigues which grows wild throughout Southern France is said to impart a slightly spicy flavor to the wines of the region.

Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Red Wine

93

This cuvee is a true homage to Philippe Cambie's passion for Grenache, Chateauneuf's most emblematic varietal. Very elegant and harmonious, this wine displays a perfect balance between power and finesse.

Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape Adrastee 2009

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Red Wine

92

This cuvee is a true homage to Philippe Cambie's passion for Grenache, Chateauneuf's most emblematic varietal. Very elegant and harmonious, this wine displays a perfect balance between power and finesse.

Les Halos de Jupiter Cotes du Rhone 2010

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

92

From a high altitude vineyard near Roaix, at the northern fringe of Southern Rhone, this wine is a blend of very old Grenache and Syrah. The vineyard's elevation gives this dark and concentrated Cotes du Rhone its unique finesse and balance.

Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc 2013

Bordeaux, France

White Wine

91

Les Quatre Tours Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2016

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France, France

Pink and Rosé

89

Pink salmon color, brilliant wine. Crisp and delicate nose with a good fruit , floral and citrus notes (pink grapefruit). Well balanced taste with a good crispness. Good presence with fat and matter. Fruity aromas with strawberry and blackcurrant notes. Crisp finish with lemon notes. A light aromatic rosé, refreshing and well balanced.

Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2008

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

90

The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.

Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2009

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

90

The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.

Les Vignerons de Tautavel Cotes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Silex 2012

Cotes du Roussillon-Tautavel, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon, South of France, France

Red Wine

95

A powerful red color. On the nose, soft spices with intense mouth. Excellent with bourguignon beef and lamb.

Les Vignerons d'Estezargues La Granacha Cotes du Rhone Villages Signargues 2007

Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France

Red Wine

91

The "La Granacha Signarques" is produced from 80+ year-old vines, harvested at 35 hl/ha and under, grapes are de-stemmed and vinified using all natural yeasts. Bottled with no filtration or fining.

Les Vins Breban L'Opale de La Presqu'ile de St-Tropez Provence 2012

Provence, South of France, France

Pink and Rosé

90

Pale pink in color, with sparkles of gray; a deliciously refined nose of spring flowers; mid-palate, floral notes continue with a hint of lemon; good length on the palate. A fresh, pleasant wine.

Les Vignes Oubliées Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac 2014

Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc, South of France, France

Red Wine

91

The high altitude of the Larzac plateau combines with a schist and sandstone soil to give unusually fresh, delicate wines with silky tannins that also have the garrigue aromas and great generosity that are characteristic of the Languedoc. Though the first vintage is still young, the wine promises to age very gracefully for at least a decade.

L'Esprit de Chevalier Pessac Leognan 2000

Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France

Red Wine

89

The second wine of Domain Chevalier, the Esprit de Chevalier must must nevertheless be complex, balanced, well-structured and, above all, elegant enought to be in keeping with Chevalier's image.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2007

Austria

White Wine

90

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2008

Austria

White Wine

90

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2010

Austria

White Wine

91

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2012

Austria

White Wine

88

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2015

Austria

White Wine

91

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2016

Austria

White Wine

90

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.

Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner 2017

Austria

White Wine

90

The nose combines spice with a reductive fruit; the palate displays peppery notes; a classic Veltliner from loess terraces. This wine is part of a line from Leth that displays complexity in flavor, minerality and durability.

Levendi River South Ranch Pinot Noir 2013

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Red Wine

91

Lovely classic Russian River nose, with its bouquet of wild rose, black cherry, and redwood forest floor. The palate has great length and finesse, with young, lively red currant and red cherry fruit. This wine will continue to gain flesh and dignity as it integrates the elegant French oak and ripe fruit into the supple structure.

Levendi Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

94

From the Stagecoach Vineyard high on the eastern volcanic ridge above Napa, comes this rich and decadent, limited production Cabernet Sauvignon. The vivid red soils and rocky slopes come together to produce a wine with an aroma of sweet blackberry and cassis fruit that carries over into a superbly balanced and polished palate.

Levendi Sweeney Ranch Chardonnay 2010

Napa Valley, California

White Wine

93

Beautifully ripe apple with a hint of caramel and oak spice, filled in with lemon chiffon notes. Caramelized apple and lemon vanilla cream flavors on the palate, with the texture gracefully balanced between a rich center and a crisp finish.

Levet La Chavaroche Cote Rotie 2013

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France

Red Wine

94

This is, quite simply, a ferocious wine, unique in its uninhibited expression of the smells and flavors of the appellation. No compromise is brooked here. The result is a wine that is controversial, too "wild" for many but, for others, one of the most elite wines.

Levet Les Journaries Cote Rotie 2010

Cote Rotie, Rhone, France

Red Wine

94

Les Journaries is a cuvee drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the "La Landonne" lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and "quieter" if you will than the Chavaroche Cote Rotie bottled by Levet. At the same time, it is very much a Levet wine with a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition). Les Journaries is approachable at an earlier stage and not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience.

Leviathan (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2016

California

Red Wine

92

The Leviathan wine is a red blend created afresh each vintage, sourced from some of the most coveted vineyards in California. Each year, a percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are blended together to produce a singular wine, showcasing all the best characteristics of the vintage.

Leviathan 2010

California

Red Wine

91

Ever the enigmatic beast, our 2010 Leviathan is trolling in deep, familiar waters. Harkening back to previous vintages, expressions of dark cherry, blueberry and blackberry exude from the glass. Brambly fruits combine with hints of chocolate malt, crème brûlée, cigar box, dried herbs and espresso. Its tentacles reach from the glass and draw you in from the first encounter. Broad shouldered and brawny but with laser precision, the 2010 vintage showcases the best of California. Allow yourself to be gathered by the seine of this cryptic creature, and embark on a nautical adventure solo or en masse!

Leviathan 2011

North Coast, California

Red Wine

90

As always, the goal with Leviathan is to capture the best of California in every vintage. In 2011, cool temperatures and a long growing season delivered fruit with vibrancy, great color and nuanced aromatic expressions. Upon opening the bottle, notes of Luxardo cherries, olallaberries, rose petals, Teuscher truffles and wet stone exude from the glass. The tannins are firm on entry but, the texture broadens and spreads across the palate. 23 months of barrel aging have rounded the wine and given it a juicy, fruit-forward appeal, with nuances of French oak and a lingering finish that will leave you reaching for glass after glass.

Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2004

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Full-bodied yet beautifully silky and seductive, it has shed most of its tannins, resulting in a complex, singular red wine of majestic proportions.

Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2005

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Uncompromising viticultural practices andmeticulously detailed vinification rewarded us with a wine ofgreat concentration and ripeness. The round supple tanninsin the 2005 Levy & McClellan are the result of thecool growing conditions and the extended ripening. As the wine develops, the expression of the site where it is grown continues to come to the forefront. Accentuated by the low yield in a year known for more generosity, combined with26 months in barrel, the result is a profoundly concentrated, supple and full-bodied wine.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

90

Medium-red color. Dark, Bordeaux-like aromas of currant and cedar, medium-full body, bright red currant and ripe cherry-like fruit on the palate, notes of cocoa and roasted coffee, very lively on the palate, a touch of oak (but not sweet) and cedar. Nice balance and shows exceptional length. This is not a fruit bomb--it has the real depth and class that many wines at twice the price wish they had. Should pair well with any veal or beef dish, lamb, pork loin or chops, and chicken dishes made with mushrooms. Pretty good with medium-strong cheeses, too.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

92

A bright bouquet of wild black raspberry, dark plum, and Rainier cherry joined by vanilla, sweet tobacco and new saddle leather. A lively blend of blackberry, jammy raspberry and black currant fruit mingled with black pepper and baking spice, reinforced by assertive yet balanced sweet tannins and refreshing acidity.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar. Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

An enticing mix of sweet black cherry, chocolate, and tobacco aromas. A blend of bramble berry and black cherry fruit mixed with exotic spice, earth, and tobacco flavors, backed by substantial, velvety tannins, marvelous texture and a lengthy finish.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

95

Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar. Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity.

Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

Red Wine

93

Red cherry, plum and brambleberry aromas with hints of cedar and chocolate. Vibrant blackberry, plum and tart cherry fruit intermingled with allspice, white pepper and vanilla on the palate with polished tannins and a long finish.