Leviathan Red 2022 (1.5L)
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Description
Leviathan Red 2022 is a California blend drawn from fruit across Napa, Sonoma, and Lake County. The wine is built on a foundation of Cabernet Sauvignon (78 percent) with supporting roles from Petite Sirah, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. It's designed to be immediate and approachable, a full-bodied red that doesn't rely on residual sweetness or heavy-handed winemaking tricks to satisfy.
Black cherries and cassis lead the aromatics, joined by leafy herbs, cedarwood, and earthy undertones. The palate shows velvety texture and fruit-forward character, with crushed flowers and mint notes adding lift. It's medium to full-bodied with nice balance and a clean, lingering finish. This is the kind of wine that doesn't demand much decoding, it's meant to be enjoyed now, poured freely, and appreciated for what it is: a well-made, crowd-pleasing red at a reasonable price.
Expert Reviews
Surprisingly, the 2022 Leviathan Red Wine may outshine the 2021 vintage. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot, it's loaded with black cherries and cassis. Still not overly complex, it's a big, full-bodied and crowd-pleasing red wine that proves you don't need to have residual sugar or use Mega Purple to fill this niche. Velvety textured, fruit forward and long on the finish, it's a fun, easy-drinking wine at a regular-person price.
The 2022 Red Wine comes from a mix of Napa, Sonoma, Lake County, and is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot, 3% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. Red and black fruits, leafy herbs, cedarwood, and truffly earth notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, solid balance, and outstanding length. (Jeb Dunnuck, January 2025)
The 2022 Leviathan is soft, fruity and very easy to like. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit and mint open in the glass. The 2022 is a bit lighter than most recent years, a reflection of the growing season, but that just adds to its appeal and drinkability. Floral and spice notes emerge on the finish. This is very strong for the year.