A powerful and complex wine, dominated by dark fruit notes of blackberry and plum, with layers of exotic spice, pepper, and earth.
Aged in French oak (18% new)
The winemaker really went bananas on the blend here, but it's clear they were really trying to get something akin to perfect, as the folks at Jonata are wont to do across their outstanding portfolio. Ripe fruits with amazing earthy undertones and complementary tannins really deliver an amazing glass of wine here.
Winemaker Matt Dees is considered one of the best winemakers anywhere, and this blend is ample reason to believe the hype. Intense, focused and dry but rich aromas of dark fruit, roasted wood, crushed rocks and wild herb enliven the nose, while the palate is weighty yet expertly tense. Flavors of dried red fruit, peppery spice and milk chocolate float into the finish.
The black berry character dominates here but there is plenty of crushed stones as well as orange peel. It’s full-bodied yet so refined and gorgeous. Subtle and complex flavors of fruit and dark earth. Creamy textured tannins. A blend of 48% syrah, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 10% petite sirah, 9% merlot, 2% sangiovese and 2% of other grapes. Some co-fermentation.