2023 Leonetti Merlot
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The 2023 Merlot is a spice box on the nose, mixing cloves, incense, dried flowers and hints of menthol. It presents a balanced inner sweetness and soothingly round textures as crisp blue fruits cascade across the palate. A collection of edgy tannins is offset by a bump of residual acidity, finishing long and full of youthful tension. Have patience with the 2023.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Eric Guido, Vinous
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Winemaker Chris Figgins has slowly transitioned to getting Merlot for the 2023 Merlot from cooler sites and giving them a shorter aging window of 15 months. The resulting wine possesses great elegance through a full-bodied frame of rich blue fruit, dried herb, and floral aromatics. The oak is well-integrated, and the tannins supple and supportive. This will continue to drink well over 10-12 more years.