New Release
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, on prior vintage
Enjoy with your next barbecue or gatherings with family and friends.
You'll want a box of this around to keep everyone's glass topped up.
Whitehall Lane continues to receive accolades and awards for producing exceptional world-class wines. In Wine Spectator Magazine’s year-end ranking of wines, Whitehall Lane has been honored three times for producing wines rated among the top five in the world.
Recently voted Winery of the Year from Quarterly Review of Wine & Spirits Magazine. Napa Valley Life Magazine has also rated their tasting room as Best Tasting Room in Napa Valley.
WINEMAKING
Three generations Leonardini Family (Leoni) are responsible for this proprietary Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Malbec. Whitehall Lane Leonardinis known making elegant, sophisticated Cabernets. Leoni, while a serious blend, is little fun distinctly delicious. Each grape varietal was fermented aged as separate lots in 25% new French oak, 75% neutral oak barrels. Aged 10 months. Bottled unfined unfiltered.
VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage is being hailed the vintage of a lifetime. Winter and Spring broughtroughly forty inches of rain, which provided a boost for Sonoma Valley. This vintagemoved California out of a drought and into a good position for years to come. Budbreakarrived 2 weeks later than the 2022 vintage due to the spring rain events. The moisture inthe soil led to a perfect flowering condition in the vineyard, which provided an even cropwith perfect fruit set. Summer was moderately warm, allowing the grapes on the vine todevelop slowly. Autumn had a few hot days, that pushed the vines into perfect maturity,leading to a late harvest season. The consistent summer and fall weather encouraged ourCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec grapes to ripen in mid-October.
Winemaker: Jason Moulton
Vintage: 2023
Appellation: 100% Napa Valley
Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Alcohol: 14.6%
93 Points
A beautiful garnet color in the glass. Aromas of pomegranate, vibrant cranberry, candied strawberry, gravel, and rose perfume lead to a palate of cinnamon, clove, tea leaf, bing cherry, a touch of earth, and an opulent, fleshy texture.
97 Points
Aromas of blackberries, graphite, and crushed rock, along with cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and a medley of dry herbs and spice.
A substantial mouthfeel, full-bodied structure, firm tannins gracefully interweave, establishing a flawless equilibrium of acidity and pleasing fruit. Well-balanced acidity collaborate harmoniously to accentuate the intricate flavors of berry compote, spices, and oak nuances reminiscent of mocha.
95 Points
This stellar Napa Valley Red Blend marries lush plum and cherry with Malbec's dark berry depth and Petit Verdot's structure and spice. Layered with notes of blackberry, violet, and cocoa, this silky wine finishes with smooth tannins and a whisper of toasted oak. Robust and mouth-filling, with spicy nuances, smooth tannins, firm structure, and a long lingering finish.
92 Points
Deep floral notes (violets), blackberry, black cherry, and cassis. Driven by the mountain's steep, cool-climate terroir, it balances rich notes of blackberry and pomegranate seamlessly intertwined with dark plum, cocoa dust, and roasted mocha, hints of roasted mocha and spice undertones add depth to its complex profile, culminating in a bold, yet elegant finish.
94 Points
Aromas of candied apple, lemon peel, and toasted marcona almond. The palate is rich yet finely balanced, offering a creamy texture lifted by bright acidity. Delicate and composed, it finishes with a gentle mineral snap and lingering citrus.
97 Points
Rich dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of baking spices, licorice, coffee, and chocolate that interlace seamlessly with complexity, creating a wine that is both structured and delightfully supple, achieving an ideal balance of tension and grace. Artfully composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 17% Cabernet Franc, resulting in harmonious depth and freshness.
95 Points
A powerful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, it's enticing and fragrant, bursting with fresh blueberries, blackberry tart, cedar, black olives, and hints of spicebox. Its palate provides big, round chewy tannins, sweet ripe black cherries, blackberry cordial, Bourbon-soaked maraschino cherries, maple roasted walnuts, and a touch of vanilla.
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