12 Bottles Whitehall Lane Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Leonardini Estate 2018 750ML

Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

Notes from the Winemaker

This 2018 Leonardini Estate wine is a quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon.It begins on the nose with black cherry cola, ripe red raspberries, caramel, dark chocolate, pencil shavings, and cinnamon. Its balance and mid-palate are most notable, providing long, plush tannins alongside its dense fruit character. On the palate, it delivers chocolate covered cherries, mixed berry plum jam, toasted walnuts, slate, toffee, brioche, 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.

Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

Reviews and Accolades

93 Points/James Suckling
Blackcurrants, grilled herbs, tobacco and mocha on the nose as well as some charcoal and meaty notes. Hints of toffee, too. Full-bodied with firm, plush tannins and a rich, velvety texture. Polished, creamy finish. Drink from 2023.

91 Points/Wine Spectator
Ripe and polished, showing friendly creamed plum, cherry puree and red licorice notes gilded by a hint of violet, with sweet spice and lightly toasted vanilla details on the finish. Drink now through 2029.