Whitehall Lane Leonardini Estate Napa Cabernet 2016 Rated 93WA
- SKU:
- ymkt405741
- UPC:
- 011628111016
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Origin:
- United States
- Promotion:
- 90+ Point Wines
Wine Advocate Review
Rated 93
Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Leonardini Estate was aged for 26 months in French oak, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, warm cassis, blackberry pie and mulberries scents slowly unfurl, giving way to nuances of pencil lead, mossy tree bark and truffles with a waft of cardamom. Full-bodied, the palate is delivering mouth-filling black fruit and compelling tension with a plush texture and a long, savory finish. Drink now-2034.
Wine Tasting Notes
This Leonardini Estate wine is a quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon. It begins on the nose with rich, dark black fruits, blueberries, blackberry bon bons, cassis, fragrant violets, tobacco leaf, and baking spices. Its balance and mid-palate are most notable, providing long, plush tannins alongside its dense fruit character. On the palate, it delivers baked berry crisp, black and red fruits, toasted walnuts, brioche, pencil shavings, and cedar on the finish. The beautiful underlying tannin structure, complexity, and ample fruit will evolve over time and age gracefully for 15-20 years.
97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Alcohol 14.9%