Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions_italy torrefaction

torrefaction

cherry and fruitcake flavors show sharp definition and deepen steadily as the wine stretches out

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

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

Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions_italy torrefactionProbably 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