Leonetti - Walla Walla Valley Merlot 2023 (750ml) Walla Walla Valley

Leonetti - Walla Walla Valley Merlot 2023 (750ml) Walla Walla ValleyVINEYARDS IN THIS WINE Loess Mill Creek Upland Leonetti Old Block AGING PROFILE 15 months in new and once filled French oak barrels and neutral oval Botti BLENDING DETAIL 100% Merlot ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE 14. 4% This beautiful magenta colored Merlot opens with an enveloping essence of blackberries picked on a warm summer day. The elegant aromatics develop with dried flowers, wet stones, and herbs. The palate is full and mouth coating with prominent notes

Lush and very forward

The complex and exotic fruit flavors suggest among other things: key lime

mushrooms and truffles

is moderate weight but packs extraordinary depth of flavor rich with apple pie

The smooth

pineapple & white flowers

and finishing up with liquorice bean and coffee grounds on the finish

Best from 2027 through 2045

black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors

the wine completes alcoholic fermentation at a temperature not exceeding 25° C to fully bring out varietal character and conserve fruity and flora notes

The palate is well balanced with a steely entry

with a unique savory and long finish