2021 | Jonata 'El Alma de Jonata' | Ballard Canyon Bordeaux Blend toasted spice and licorice aromas

toasted spice and licorice aromas and flavors in a medium to full-bodied

located on a hill that rises high enough to enjoy the surrounding panorama of tightly planted vineyards

dried herb and mint

a powerful dry Smaragd Riesling from the meticulous Leo Alzinger

has good volume and quite exceptional longlasting scents and tastes for a Bourgogne blanc

2021 | Jonata 'El Alma de Jonata' | Ballard Canyon Bordeaux Blend toasted spice and licorice aromasOne of my favorite cuves from this estate, the 2021 El Alma De Jonata checks in as 80% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Reminding me of a great vintage of Chteau Figeac, it has a gorgeous perfume of red and black fruits, spring flowers, lead pencil, and smoked tobacco. With medium to full body, gorgeously polished, integrated tannins, and an incredible finish, it already offers pleasure yet will ideally be hidden in the cellar