Jonata 'El Desafio de Jonata' Cabernet (Ballard Canyon, CA) '21

The 2021 Jonata 'El Desafio de Jonata' Cabernet is a powerful and concentrated wine composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged for 20 months in French oak, it boasts aromas of black currant, blackberry, cedar, cigar box, tobacco, and earthy notes like scorched earth and baking spices. On the palate, it offers dark fruit flavors with hints of bell pepper, olive, and a touch of vanilla and tobacco. Despite its intense concentration, it remains fresh and lively, with balanced acidity and firm tannins, making it a wine that can age beautifully for decades. Rated 97+ by Jeb Dunnuck and Antonio Galloni, this Cabernet is a standout, demonstrating incredible purity, structure, and aging potential.