Jonata Winery

El Desafio de Jonata Santa Ynez Valley Red Blend

9.312 ratings
9.21 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
Paul T HB

Even better than the last bottle,
95% cab 2% Merlot 2% cab franc 1% Petit Verdot.
They are pretty specific on their blends,

Even better than the last bottle,
95% cab 2% Merlot 2% cab franc 1% Petit Verdot.
They are pretty specific on their blends,

Jun 23rd, 2019
Paul T HB

Another great Jonata
Competes & beats many Napa Cabs IMHO
95% Cabernet, not sure if you can call it a blend at that point

Another great Jonata
Competes & beats many Napa Cabs IMHO
95% Cabernet, not sure if you can call it a blend at that point

Mar 25th, 2019
Clive McNish

This is really good. Bordeaux style, nose is more restrained than expected but develops over time. Blackcurrant, soil, thyme, aniseed, lavender and a little bloody tang. Violet colouring with some browning noticeable when swirling. Palate is smooth with good fruit, candy, herbs and some spearmint. The wine throws a light sediment. My work is done @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum go ahead and enjoy, I’ll be interested to hear what you think.

This is really good. Bordeaux style, nose is more restrained than expected but develops over time. Blackcurrant, soil, thyme, aniseed, lavender and a little bloody tang. Violet colouring with some browning noticeable when swirling. Palate is smooth with good fruit, candy, herbs and some spearmint. The wine throws a light sediment. My work is done @Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Bum go ahead and enjoy, I’ll be interested to hear what you think.

Mar 17th, 2019
Jon Herman

Great job, Shelly!

Great job, Shelly!

Sep 4th, 2016
NJ WineandBeer

Big red blend (95% cab sauv) - very balanced / good body

Big red blend (95% cab sauv) - very balanced / good body

Mar 27th, 2013
Doug Banks

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

9.2

Doug had this 11 years ago

Doug had this 11 years ago

May 26th, 2013
Rolf Hanson

Rolf had this 7 years ago

Rolf had this 7 years ago

Oct 6th, 2017
Christopher Baker

Christopher had this 8 years ago

Christopher had this 8 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2016
Dan M
9.2

Dan had this 8 years ago

Dan had this 8 years ago

May 30th, 2016
Angie JP

Angie had this 9 years ago

Angie had this 9 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015