Producer: Leonetti Cellars

Varietal(s): Merlot

Region: Walla Walla, Washington

Style of production: Sustainable

Rarity Index: 3

What to do with it: This is a super versatile wine. Red cherry with a velvety texture, this could do pasta, salmon, pork or beef. Leonetti is kind of known for their Merlot.

Why it’s worth drinking: Few wineries can claim as much influence on Washington wine as Leonetti. The founder, Gary Figgins, is credited with starting fine wine production in Walla Walla specifically and Washington generally.