Château Léoville Barton St.-Julien 2016 (750ml) Central Valley

Château Léoville Barton St.-Julien 2016 (750ml) Central ValleyIntense ruby color, the nose reveals vivid notes of black fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry) with a touch of ink. The mouth is ample, powerful and you feel the freshness of the red fruits. The tannins are delicate with a long finish. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot Critical Acclaim JS97James Suckling Terrific intensity of dark berries, almost peppery blackcurrants and violets with attractive and integrated, spicy oak and an

freshly sharpened pencils

it’s well worth seeking out and should have over a decade or longevity

black olive

WINEMAKER NOTES:

is a fairly serious take on the vintage within the appellation

Appellation Toro D

Ruby in color

Temperature: 16 – 18 °C

clean and delicate nose

Zibibbo grapes offer great minerality

Barbera (40%) and Uva Rara (20%)

The dark chocolate and vanilla aromatics carry through on the palate and compliment subtle flavors of cloves and cinnamon spice