Leonetti Reserve 2010

Professional Ratings

• 100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Even better than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, with additional richness and texture, yet without any added weight or heaviness, the perfect 2010 Reserve is comprised of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec that spent 22 months in new and used French oak. Inky purple in color and gorgeously rich and pure, it slowly gives up notions of smoked black currants, espresso, liquid flower, licorice and graphite that flow to a full-bodied, concentrated, plush and seamless 2010 that is perfectly balanced, has no hard edges and an incredible finish. It’s a monumental bottle of wine that will drink well at an early age, yet age effortlessly for two decades or more. Drink now-2030.
• 99 Vinous

  Dusty and floral, the cool vintage 2010 Red Wine Reserve lifts from the glass with a blend of dried strawberries and savory herbal tones offset by white smoke. Elegant and nearly plush in feel, this coasts across the palate with a wave of ripe wild berry fruits, gaining traction toward the close as grippy tannins slowly settle in. The 2010 finishes with a balsamic edge, yet also amazingly fresh, traversing exotic spices, licorice and a crunchy bite of pomegranate. The 2010 is classic to the core and has an amazingly bright future for readers who can be patient.