1999 Leonetti Merlot Columbia Valley

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2001-2006, Pierre Rovani, Oct 2001

Roses, spices, violets, juniper berries, vanilla, as well as candied raspberries and cherries can be found in the aromatics of the 1999 Merlot. This medium to dark ruby-colored wine has juicy, well-focused layers of spicy cherries, cinnamon, blackberries, and cassis in its well-delineated, concentrated, and long-finishing personality. Projected maturity: now-2006. Tel. (509) 525-1428.

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90
90/100

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89
89+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

91
91/100

Pierre Rovani

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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright ruby-red. Complex aromas of raspberry, cranberry, coffee, chocolate and pepper. Then lush and pliant in the mouth, but kept firm by edgy, slightly tart acidity. Opens out nicely on the back end without losing its shape. Perhaps a bit disjointed today, but built to age.

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Leonetti Cellar
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Red

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Dry

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