2022 Leonetti Cellars Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA Inv Exempt Subtle undertones of wet stone

Subtle undertones of wet stone and crushed seashells reflect the wine's limestone-rich terroir

all the way though

the estate expanded to 14 hectares by 2004 and has continued to grow

combining generational knowledge with innovative techniques to refine the estate’s wines

93 points (November 2021)

2022 Leonetti Cellars Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA Inv Exempt Subtle undertones of wet stoneFrom: Walla Walla, Washington, USA Varietal: Merlot Taste & Critical Acclaim Winemakers Notes: This wine is densely colored garnet to the rim. It opens with rich aromatics of graham crackers and blackberries poured over vanilla ice cream with a subtle note of rich medium roast coffee. Sweet and dense fruit notes on the mid palate are bolstered by grippy tannins that recede at the perfect moment. Each sip leaves you with a supple but chalky finish that