At a glance

Producer

Leonetti Cellar

Region

Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, USA

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Malbec (12.5%), Petit Verdot (12.5%)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Approximately US$150–250 per 750 mL bottle, depending on provenance, condition, and retailer

Tasting profile

Expected ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, and cassis, with cedar, spice, and savory notes; youthful tannin may currently dominate.

Evolution: With bottle age, primary dark fruit should give way to greater complexity, including tobacco, leather, earth, dried herbs, and more integrated oak and tannin.

At peak: A concentrated, layered Washington Cabernet-led blend with mature dark fruit, savory complexity, and a long, structured finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-high, providing freshness and supporting development.

Tannins

Firm, substantial, and polished, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot contributing grip.

Alcohol

Likely elevated and warming in the full-bodied style; exact 2018 bottling figure not verified.

Aging potential

High. Concentration, tannin, and acidity support roughly two decades or more of development under excellent storage.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2055

Optimal window

2026 to 2058

Current status

Young but approachable with aeration; still developing and built for extended cellaring.

Current condition

At about eight years from vintage, expect substantial primary fruit and firm structure. Bottle condition and storage history are important; a sound, well-stored bottle should have considerable life ahead.

This is a premium Cabernet Sauvignon-led Columbia Valley blend from an established, age-oriented producer. Its substantial tannin and concentration justify a longer horizon than a generic red wine. The suggested 2030–2040 peak balances expected integration with the wine's potential to remain enjoyable beyond that period in excellent storage; individual bottles can vary.

Food pairing

Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, venison, short ribs, or a mushroom-rich dish. Match the wine's structure with richly flavored food; avoid delicate dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C / 61–64°F

Decant

Yes (1–2 hours if drinking now; use a gentler, shorter decant for a mature bottle) — Aeration should help soften youthful structure and open the aromatics. For an older bottle, decant carefully and primarily to separate sediment, if present.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Producer-specific information confirming energy, water, vineyard, and packaging practices for the 2018 wine was not verified. Do not infer certification or particular environmental measures from the wine's origin or price.

A mid-range score reflects the absence of verified evidence for certifications or quantified environmental practices, not proof of poor performance. The regional origin allows relatively direct distribution within the Pacific Northwest, while transport to distant markets adds emissions. More producer-level reporting would be needed for a confident higher or lower assessment.