Jonata Winery

El Desafio de Jonata Santa Ynez Valley Red Blend

9.326 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

Steakhouse blend. Years (decades) left. Smokey fruit woven throughout.

Steakhouse blend. Years (decades) left. Smokey fruit woven throughout.

Apr 26th, 2022
Jay Kline

Bam 💥. I’ve had this lone bottle of Jonata resting in my cellar for the past six years. We had some friends over who had just returned from Santa Ynez and couldn’t make the time to visit Jonata; they weren’t sure what the fuss was all about. Well, now they do. This was absolutely killer right from the pop and pour. So much power yet there was an undeniable charm that just had us all smitten. And, at 14 years young, this was still so alive and downright youthful. There are decades of enjoyment left in these 2005 Desafio’s. Simply outstanding.

Bam 💥. I’ve had this lone bottle of Jonata resting in my cellar for the past six years. We had some friends over who had just returned from Santa Ynez and couldn’t make the time to visit Jonata; they weren’t sure what the fuss was all about. Well, now they do. This was absolutely killer right from the pop and pour. So much power yet there was an undeniable charm that just had us all smitten. And, at 14 years young, this was still so alive and downright youthful. There are decades of enjoyment left in these 2005 Desafio’s. Simply outstanding.

Apr 11th, 2019
Martijn

A few times a year we treat ourselves.
Cote de boeuf in Cromvoirt and a great bottle of wine. Starring this time the Jonata El Desafio 2005.
True to type Cab s tones. Black currant, cinnamon, spicy. Smooth, velvety. Perhaps the truffle on the steak was the hidden treasure….
Thanks amigo! Good to have you over! Always!

A few times a year we treat ourselves.
Cote de boeuf in Cromvoirt and a great bottle of wine. Starring this time the Jonata El Desafio 2005.
True to type Cab s tones. Black currant, cinnamon, spicy. Smooth, velvety. Perhaps the truffle on the steak was the hidden treasure….
Thanks amigo! Good to have you over! Always!

Dec 30th, 2022
Rick Hildebrand

Still fresh. Really good drinking wine

Still fresh. Really good drinking wine

Jun 18th, 2018
Jeff Gower

Wow - smooth, fruity and awesome!

Wow - smooth, fruity and awesome!

Dec 12th, 2017
Casey Stringer

2005. Yum. As usual Jonata delivers. tertiary flavors are just beginning to show up.

2005. Yum. As usual Jonata delivers. tertiary flavors are just beginning to show up.

Jul 5th, 2016
Koji Taruishi

I miss the hamburger I ate in Santa Barbara.

I miss the hamburger I ate in Santa Barbara.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Robert Titelman

With Carmen and the Diluzios. Big cherry, vanilla

With Carmen and the Diluzios. Big cherry, vanilla

Oct 7th, 2012
John Bradford

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Oct 3rd, 2014
John Bradford

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

Mar 18th, 2014