93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate(/i>): "Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Leonardini Estate was aged for 26 months in French oak, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, warm cassis, blackberry pie and mulberries scents slowly unfurl, giving way to nuances of pencil lead, mossy tree bark and truffles with a waft of cardamom. Full-bodied, the palate is delivering mouth-filling black fruit and compelling tension with a plush texture and a long, savory finish. 1,050 cases were made. Drink: 2019-2034 (Sep 2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$125 list] Ripe and well-built, with warmed cassis, juicy plum and steeped blackberry fruit working together, backed by licorice root, roasted alder and loam accents on the finish. Dense but with the energy to pull it off. Best from 2022 through 2030. 385 cases made. (6/30/20)"
93 points James Suckling: "Enticing aromas of currants and flowers with crushed stones. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows structure and richness, but in a checked away. Drink after 2021, but already attractive. (2/14/20)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$125 list] Thick, dense and rich in black fruit and baking spice, this full-bodied wine is 100% varietal. The nutmeg and cinnamon find companionship in a swirl of dark chocolate and coffee bean, the oak pronounced and grippy. Alcohol 14.8%. (Jul 2020)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$125 list] Ripe and well-built, with warmed cassis, juicy plum and steeped blackberry fruit working together, backed by licorice root, roasted alder and loam accents on the finish. Dense but with the energy to pull it off. Best from 2022 through 2030. 385 cases made. (6/30/20)"
93 points James Suckling: "Enticing aromas of currants and flowers with crushed stones. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows structure and richness, but in a checked away. Drink after 2021, but already attractive. (2/14/20)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$125 list] Thick, dense and rich in black fruit and baking spice, this full-bodied wine is 100% varietal. The nutmeg and cinnamon find companionship in a swirl of dark chocolate and coffee bean, the oak pronounced and grippy. Alcohol 14.8%. (Jul 2020)"
| Product SKU | 343973 |
| Producer | Whitehall Lane |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | St. Helena |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 14.9% |
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