Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions 48 ha in Chassagne with

48 ha in Chassagne with vines planted in ’52

with a huge core of fruit that never seems over the top or heavy

You can see the texture of this is thicker than some

invigorating

Jonata, El Desafio de Jonata other_regions 48 ha in Chassagne withProbably 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