Summary

Jonata La Sangre de Jonata 2014 is a flagship Syrah from the Ballard Canyon estate in California, crafted from sustainably farmed vines in sandy soils. This vintage reflects a finesse-driven style, showcasing flavors of blackberry, cassis, and leather alongside hints of pepper and earthiness. The wine is medium to full-bodied, featuring firm, polished tannins that provide a strong structure. The concentrated palate is vibrant with youthful dark fruit and a peppery finish. Aged in French oak, this Syrah is noted for its intensity and energy, making it a benchmark representation of the varietal from this region. The blend is composed of 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier.

Tasting Notes

JD99

Unquestionably the star of the show is the 2014 La Sangre de Jonata, and it's a more finesse driven, elegant, cool climate example of the cuvee than normal. Reminding me of an Hermitage from Bessards, it offers gorgeous notes of blackberries, cassis, leather, scorched earth and pepper. Possessing full-bodied richness, firm, polished tannin and a focused finish, it will be more approachable that most vintage of this cuvee, yet I still wouldn't touch bottles for 3-5 years. If you must drink a bottle over the coming couple of years, give it a 2-hour decant.

WA94

Made from 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier, the medium garnet-purple colored 2014 La Sangre de Jonata is a little closed to begin, presenting notes of blackberry preserves and black cherries with hints of violets, tar and chargrill. The concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate is packed with expressive, youthful black fruit, supported by firm, rounded tannins and finishing on a peppery note.

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