The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon exudes juicy cherry, plum, and cassis, a bit of tannin and oak spice, while developing full-bodied, concentrated layers of earthy dried herb and graphite. With 6% Malbec added before aging 22 months in new and once-filled French oak, it is well-integrated and cohesive on the lengthy palate, with a finesse on the finish. It should easily age another 20-30 years with proper cellaring.
95 points, Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2025)
Cigar box, tobacco, black olives and black fruit on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, savory and structured palate. Firm tannins run the length of the wine. Long and tight finish. 94% cabernet sauvignon and 6% malbec. Try from 2028.
95 points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
The Leonetti wines are built for longevity and have substantial structure, density, and weight to the palate. They are released three years after the vintage—aromas of dried savoury herbs, espresso bean, black peppercorn and cigar box. The palate is austere in its youth, with whispers of bay leaf and graphite that streak across dark berries, baking chocolate and exotic spices.
94 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Feb 2025)
A powerfully built red, with muscular tannins framed by black cherry, red currant, pencil shavings and dusky spices as this gathers tension and grip on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2035. 2,989 cases made.
93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Aug 2025)
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