United States California JonataEl Desafio de Jonata

2006 El Desafio de Jonata

Jonata

95Average Score

California / United States

Red

The 2006 El Desafio de Jonata, a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot, may be even better (it was scheduled to be bottled right after my visit). A beautiful black/purple color is accompanied by stunning aromas of creme de cassis, graphite, camphor, and incense. It exhibits tremendous intensity, beautiful sweet fruit, full-bodied power as well as purity, and a finish that lasts 45+ seconds. This amazing effort is the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine ever made in the Santa Ynez appellation. Jun 2008, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 94-96/100

6x75cl	-	1 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£647.00
Bts	-	5 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace		£110.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 94-96/100

About The Producer

The 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.

Jonata is a huge 586-acre estate, owned by American billionaire Stan Kroenke – of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, which owns Arsenal F.C. and the Los Angeles Rams amongst others. He also owns the cult Napa winery Screaming Eagle.

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Product Details

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Santa Ynez Valley

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14.9%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window