Leonetti Cellar
Leonetti Cellar was founded by Gary and Nancy Figgins more than 35 years ago. Today, second generation winemaker Chris Figgins continues to produce wines of uncompromising quality that have gained a cult-like following among wine lovers. While continuing to raise the bar for Leonetti Cellar - which has endured for decades as one of the most sought after American wines in the world - Chris is now also bottling small, select lots under his Figgins label. The Figgins family maintains total control over quality and the cultivation process from start to finish - allowing each sip to reflect the deep sense of place and connection to the land that provides their inspiration.
| Website | www.figginsfamily.com/ |
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| Address | 1875 Foothills Lane, Walla Walla, 99362 |
| Wine Maker | Chris Figgins |
| Country | America |
| Region | Washington |
| Appellation | Walla Walla Valley |
From this Winery
It’s hard to believe this is our 10th release of our flagship wine! 2017 was a fantastic vintage in the Walla Walla Valley and this wine shows it in spades. Dark to the rim, with signature aromatic notes of ripe red and blue fruits, tanned leather, black olive, and lilac. The nose simply makes me smile; it is so distinctly FIGGINS! On the palate, if I had to describe the wine in one word it would be precision. The way the sweet fruit and dramatic length are braced by lively acidity and tannins aligns so perfectly that the wine is, quite simply, deliciou
Dark ruby color. Classic Sangiovese nose of dark Bing cherries, strawberries, dried rose petals, fresh cream, and a hint of asphalt. Incredibly polished tannins on top of a core of silky fruit and earth notes. A lengthy finish with a lovely, refreshing string of acidity.
Our first release from 2018 is a true marker of this extraordinarily high-quality vintage. Extremely dark and impressively structured. Bursting from the glass are aromatics of roses, other florals, ripe mixed plums, planed cedar, and a creamy cinnamon roll note that is enticingly seductive. The wine is broad and rich on the palate with incredible density of fruit and very fine-grained tannins. In a vintage like this one, the blend simply beckoned to be a 100% Merlot as it needs no support from other Bordeaux varieties. Our exceptional Loess Vineyard fruit makes up a full two-thirds of the blend with the balance contributed by Mill Creek Upland as well as our 40-year-old original block at the Leonetti winery.
Gorgeously saturated color. The bouquet emits bright red fruits, cedar, cassis, anise, and cocoa. The wine has lovely aging potential and is expressive with notes of pencil shavings, vanilla spice, and black currant. Flawlessly balanced on the palate with the perfect harmony of fruit, tannin, and acid.
A penetrating floral bouquet of wild roses, freshly picked blueberries, and leather. Impeccable balance with integrated, dusty tannins. Extraordinarily broad, sweet, and satisfying mid-palate, exuding blackberry, ripe cherry, fig jam, pepper, olive tapenade, and roasted coffee. Long and clean finish Expressive enough to enjoy upon release yet structured to age 20～30 years in your cellar.