2016 Leonetti Aglianico Serra Pedace Vineyard
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Exotic and floral in the glass, the 2016 Aglianico wafts up with a mix of dusty rose, clove, cardamom and dried black cherries. This is surprisingly supple and elegant in feel with masses of tart red and black fruits to balance. Salty minerals add a more tactile feel toward the close. This finishes with well muscled tannins, creating a crunchy sensation that lingers, as tart currants and sour citrus fade. The Aglianico refines for 44 months in new, once-filled, and neutral French oak barrels and clay amphora.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Eric Guido, Vinous
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The 2016 Aglianico Serra Pedace Vineyard is all varietal from a single vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Brought up in a mix of French oak and neutral botti, it gives up a vivid purple hue to go with a crazy exotic nose of red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with notes of white pepper, sandalwood, dried herbs, and baking spices. Beautiful on the palate as well, it's medium to full-bodied, has ripe, supple tannins, good acidity, and a balanced, layered style that keeps you coming back to the glass. This beauty should easily evolve for 10-15 years, probably longer. There's nothing else like this in Washington State, that's for sure.
The 2016 Serra Pedace Vineyard Red Wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with a rich, focused core of red and black fruit that is grown in a very windy vineyard. The wine has a dense cherry focus with a juicy heart of fruit that is mineral on the palate. The finish is tannic and has a lingering, masculine feeling without being too bold and overbearing. Give this one some time in the cellar. 74 cases were made for members list only.