2021 Leonetti Merlot Walla Walla Valley
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The 2021 Walla Walla Merlot presents a dark and robust character, with initial aromas building gradually and gaining momentum by swirling the glass. Brown baking spices and plum blossom contribute to the enticing nose. Lush and round, this full-bodied Merlot delivers freshness and juiciness with balanced tannins. As it evolves, notes of turned earth and graphite emerge, extending into a long, lingering finish. Subtle hints of dark chocolate and baked clay linger on the aftertaste, adding to the wine's complexity.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Eric Guido, Vinous
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A dark and alluring bouquet of steeped plums and crushed blueberries emerges from the 2021 Merlot, lifted by hints of mint and sweet spice. Seamlessly silky and elegant yet cooling and fresh, this leads with its mineral component as polished wild berry fruits slowly settle upon the senses. A wall of tannin amasses through the finish, clenching the palate with youthful poise. The 2021 finishes long and hauntingly dark, with a bitter blackberry tinge. Bury this deep in the cellar.
Dense purple/plum, the 2021 Merlot offers a rich, full-bodied, slightly chunky style in its ripe red and black fruits, chocolate, and earthy, roasted herb-like aromas and flavors. Give it a few years and hope it develops more elegance.