Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions_italy a single ancient vineyard in

a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt that used to contribute to the blend of Les Terrasses

It seems that by way of explaining this paucity in the realm of Kabinett and Spatlese

Bric del Fiasc is usually a massively tannic wine

The grapes finished a slow and steady ripening process over an extended growing season

serious and powerful broad-shouldered flavors flash plenty of minerality on the chiseled

Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions_italy a single ancient vineyard inProbably the longest lived wine in the vintage from Santa Barbara, Jonata's 630 case 2012 El Desafio de Jonata checks in as a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot that saw 80% new French oak. It reveals a masculine, meaty, structured personality as well as rockin' notes of blackcurrants, wood smoke, lead pencil shavings and crushed rock. Full bodied, balanced and with building tannic grip, it still shows