Jonata Winery
El Alma de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Franc Blend
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Blind Tasting MOT=92
Color: Garnet (little redder than bricks)
Nose: Amazing barnyard smell, I love that in a wine, initially thought South African or an aged wine. Bell peppers made me think cabernet franc and chalky
Palate: Smooth tannins, very enjoyable one of my favorites of the night.
Opinion: Loved this wine, solid enjoyable, could drink this all day.
Reveal: Only Jonata I have had before was the Todos, was very impressed with this and I might have to try some of the others sooner rather than later
Blind Tasting MOT=92
Color: Garnet (little redder than bricks)
Nose: Amazing barnyard smell, I love that in a wine, initially thought South African or an aged wine. Bell peppers made me think cabernet franc and chalky
Palate: Smooth tannins, very enjoyable one of my favorites of the night.
Opinion: Loved this wine, solid enjoyable, could drink this all day.
Reveal: Only Jonata I have had before was the Todos, was very impressed with this and I might have to try some of the others sooner rather than later
Alcohol nose. Surprisingly elegant w/ red fruits and fine tannins, good build . Tasty.
Alcohol nose. Surprisingly elegant w/ red fruits and fine tannins, good build . Tasty.
Dec 29th, 2014
Not a typical Cab Franc...didn’t quite have the tannin structure I was expecting
Not a typical Cab Franc...didn’t quite have the tannin structure I was expecting
Apr 6th, 2019
Spice. Lots of fresh Rubber. Interesting.
Spice. Lots of fresh Rubber. Interesting.
Jan 21st, 2019
Absolutely beautiful wine!! Sets the bar for Cab Franc. Could drink this all day! #jonata
Absolutely beautiful wine!! Sets the bar for Cab Franc. Could drink this all day! #jonata
Nov 29th, 2017
remeber on paleo. nice structure and tipic gf pepper notes. great! and so fresh!
remeber on paleo. nice structure and tipic gf pepper notes. great! and so fresh!
Oct 28th, 2017This has years left! Beautiful front and back pallet notes, good structure and tannins for another 10 years. Be sure to decant 2+ hours and enjoy - or wait another 5-10 years for it to blossom on its own!!
This has years left! Beautiful front and back pallet notes, good structure and tannins for another 10 years. Be sure to decant 2+ hours and enjoy - or wait another 5-10 years for it to blossom on its own!!
Apr 14th, 2017
A ripe but elegant expression of Cabernet franc from California
A ripe but elegant expression of Cabernet franc from California
Jun 2nd, 2015Big rich fruity vanilla spice pencil lead blackberries -awesome!
Big rich fruity vanilla spice pencil lead blackberries -awesome!
The hype is REAL. This sucker is good.
The hype is REAL. This sucker is good.
Feb 8th, 2015