2019 Leonetti Cellar Holy Roller
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The 2019 Holy Roller, a limited production blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Sangiovese, bursts from the glass with a wickedly fresh and perfumed mix of dusty dried violets, black raspberries and exotic spice. This enters the palate silky and cooling, slowly building in saline-mineral concentration with every passing moment. A grippy wall of tannin lingers, as wild blueberry and herbal tones slowly fade. This is such a pretty yet also powerful style of The Rocks District fruit. Be aware that there are only 75 cases of this beauty to go around.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Eric Guido, Vinous
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Lastly, the 2019 Holy Roller is an interesting blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Sangiovese that was brought up all in once-used barrels. Blueberries, violets, iron, leafy herbs, and spicy oak notes all emerge on the nose, and it's complex and full-bodied, with a rich, mouth-filling style, ample tannins, and a great finish. It's another remarkable wine from this team that continues to make brilliant wine.