2019 Leonetti Sangiovese
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The 2019 Sangiovese is youthfully clenched and understated in the glass. Swirling slowly unlocks spicy notes of cherry, mint of dusty dried flowers. This is surprisingly round and vibrant on the palate, with bright acidity driving its sweet cherry berry fruits. It finishes grippy, yet fresh with a tart coating of lingering concentration, while blueberries and inner rose fade. At this youthful stage, it took the 2019 a full hour to really come to life in the glass; but wow, it was certainly worth the wait.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Sangiovese is all varietal and sourced from a handful of sites in the Walla Walla Valley. Pure, classic variety notes of ripe cherries, redcurrants, tobacco, dried herbs, and loamy soil all give way to a medium-bodied, silky, balanced, nicely textured red with integrated tannins and a great finish. It's going to shine for a decade.