Jonata Winery La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2017

Unquestionably the star of the show is the 2014 La Sangre de Jonata and it's a more finesse driven elegant cool climate example of the cuvée than normal. Reminding me of an Hermitage from Bessards it offers gorgeous notes of blackberries cassis leather scorched earth and pepper. Possessing full-bodied richness firm polished tannin and a focused finish it will be more approachable that most vintage of this cuvee yet I still wouldn't touch bottles for 3-5 years. If you must drink a bottle over the coming couple of years give it a 2-hour decant. 99 Points – Jeb Dunnuck<br><br><br /><br /><br />A polished and perfumed Sangre in the same family as our favorite vintages: 2006 2008 and 2010. While it certainly doesn’t lack power it wows with its silky fruit and seductive structure. Just open enough to enjoy today and endowed with the muscle to last a decade this Sangre showcases the maturing Syrah vines at Jonata. It seems to gain momentum with every new vintage. Certainly no shrinking violet…more of a rose about to bloom." Matt Dees Winemaker

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