Jonata Cabernet Sauvignon "El Desafio de Jonata" 2015 (Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [JD 98] [AG 96] [RP 95]

Notes from the Winemaker: An unforgettable wine from two fermentation lots consisting of minuscule berries. Long and slow fermentations that allowed for maximum extraction under ideal conditions. Green mint, black cassis, pencil shavings. Black and red fruit with a creamy, expansive and sweet texture. Cedar and cigar notes. Voluptuous and packed with power. Tannins start early and build to an impressive intensity. Ratings & Reviews 98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: "Another killer wine, the 2015 El Desafio de Jonata checks in as 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance equal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot. It offers sensational density and depth, as well as terrific purity and elegance. Black fruits, tar, smoked earth, violets and graphite notes all emerge from this full-bodied, concentrated, tannin beauty. Forget bottles for a decade." (August, 2017) 96 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:"The 2015 El Desafio de Jonata, the estate's Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, is dense