Jonata • Santa Ynez Valley, California
La Sangre de Jonata is Jonata’s flagship Syrah from the estate in Ballard Canyon (Santa Ynez Valley), typically assemble…La Sangre de Jonata is Jonata’s flagship Syrah from the estate in Ballard Canyon (Santa Ynez Valley), typically assembled as an almost-pure Syrah (with small additions such as Viognier or Petite Sirah in some vintages) that showcases the si…Learn More »
$125
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
97
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Depth and lift define the 2019 Jonata La Sangre de Jonata, a Syrah that layers dark, saturated fruit with hints of savory herbs, gamey nuance and a subtle whiff of cocoa. The palate is powerful yet polished, with finely textured tannins and a long, energetic finish that suggests both immediate pleasure after some air and serious aging potential.
Grilled lamb chops, duck breast with berry reduction, wild mushroom ragù
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La Sangre de Jonata is Jonata’s flagship Syrah from the estate in Ballard Canyon (Santa Ynez Valley), typically assembled as an almost-pure Syrah (with small additions such as Viognier or Petite Sirah in some vintages) that showcases the site’s sandy soils and cool coastal influence. Bold and richly textured yet often floral and savory — think concentrated dark berry and blackberry compote layered with cracked pepper, cured-meat/umami notes, lavender/anise florals and smoky French-oak spice — it’s made under Jonata’s polyculture farming approac…