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Tasting notes
Score 94-96/100 · Jeb Dunnuck

"There are 630 cases of the 2012 El Desafio de Jonata, and it’s a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot that’s aging in 80% new French oak. Its inky black color is followed by a massive, full-bodied wine that has overflowing blackcurrants, lead pencil, smoked earth and big minerality. Despite the overall size here, it stays remarkably balanced and elegant, with ultra-fine tannin, beautiful mid-palate density and a blockbuster finish. Give it 3-4 years and enjoy bottles through 2042."

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95
94-96/100

Jeb Dunnuck

About the producer

Jonata - producer
Jonata

Jonata is amongst a handful of truly exciting wineries from Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara – a unique fine wine region of incredible versatility.

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