Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions invigorating

invigorating

I recall this being one of the best Cabernets produced in this vintage

Cool and restrained aromas are comprised of red currant

ripe red fruits is a beauty

You can see the texture of this is thicker than some

Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions invigoratingProbably 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