It is a little known fact that the very first wine released under the Leonetti Cellar label was a White Riesling in 1978. These fine early efforts would eventually be abandoned to focus complete and utter devotion to making the world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for which Leonetti would become famous. Fast forward 30 years and the dream to once again create an incredible Riesling came to fruition though the virtues of Figgins Estate Vineyard. One small parcel of land, only a half an acre, purposely escaped planting to Bordeaux varieties as it lay in a Northwestern draw that would be too cool for those varietals to ripen, but perfect for Riesling! The first wine from these vines was made in 2010 and the wine only touched the lips of friends, family, and guests at winemaker dinners as a pre-curser to our red wines. The response to the wine was so overwhelming that it was released commercially for members on our FIGGINS mailing list beginning with the 2011 vintage.