2022 Leonetti Cellars Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA Hubert Lamy Collection but it wasn’t until 2010

but it wasn’t until 2010 that Arnaud Dubreuil officially took the reins

this wine stood out among Cotes du Rhone and rivaled many Chateauneuf-du-Papes

The initial vibration cannot be conserved unless the wine is respected at every step of its elaboration

offering a bouquet of ripe blackberries

Pairing: I keep wanting to “go big or go home” for pairing suggestions

2022 Leonetti Cellars Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, WA Hubert Lamy Collection but it wasn’t until 2010From: Walla Walla, Washington, USA Varietal: Merlot Taste & Critical Acclaim Winemakers Notes: This wine is densely colored garnet to the rim. It opens with rich aromatics of graham crackers and blackberries poured over vanilla ice cream with a subtle note of rich medium roast coffee. Sweet and dense fruit notes on the mid palate are bolstered by grippy tannins that recede at the perfect moment. Each sip leaves you with a supple but chalky finish that