A continuation of retrospectives for Vintage Walla Walla weekend.

Starting on January 23rd of this year I opened a special bottle of wine on that date each month leading up to my 40th birthday in May. February’s wine was the 2002 Betz Pere de Famille; March was the 2007 Leonetti Merlot; April was 2002 Cayuse Flying Pig and 2004 Cailloux Syrah. The 2002 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon was January’s wine. Long promised. Finally delivered.

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 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2002

 Violets and leather along with a touch of anise and black pepper. A light herbal quality winds through the nose. A big, multiple gulp taste with a gigantic mid-palate and a long finish. 84% Cabernet; 10% Merlot; 4% Cab Franc; 2% Carmenere. Mill Creek Upland, Seven Hills, Pepper Bridge, and Leonetti Estate vineyards. 2,524 cases produced.

$70