Leonetti Cellar
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Washington State's pioneering estate winery, setting the Cabernet benchmark since 1977
Leonetti Cellar is one of Washington State's most iconic and historically significant wineries, founded in 1977 by Gary Figgins in Walla Walla Valley. Often credited as a pioneer of the Washington wine industry, the winery set the benchmark for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Pacific Northwest. Today run by the second generation of the Figgins family, Leonetti Cellar remains committed to small-batch, estate-focused winemaking with obsessive attention to quality — from meticulous hand-sorting to extended aging in premium French oak.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and enthusiasts seeking world-class American Cabernet with a decades-long track record of excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Leonetti Cellar wines special?
- Founded in 1977 by Gary Figgins, Leonetti Cellar pioneered Walla Walla Valley winemaking. Their obsessive small-batch approach, hand-sorting, and extended French oak aging consistently produce wines that rival the world's best Cabernets.
- How long should I age a Leonetti Cellar wine?
- Most Leonetti reds benefit from 5–15 years of cellaring. The Cabernet Sauvignon in particular evolves beautifully for 15–20+ years, developing secondary complexity while retaining its vivid fruit core.
- Is Leonetti Cellar available in Japan?
- Leonetti Cellar is imported into Japan by select fine wine importers. Availability is limited due to the small production volume, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.