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2017 Jonata Winery El Desafio de Jonata
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Ballard Canyon
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 93 points
August 6, 2023 - OK, i went with the community score on this one, but I also agree that this wine has some REQUIRED time in the bottle. The pronounced flavors and aromas need the time to mature. I will wait another 2 or so years before my next bottle. I would advise others to do the same.
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dmcentaffer wrote:
October 11, 2021 - NR. Too young and tight, not much aroma or fruit, tannic, even with a 2.5 hour decant. Recorked and tried another glass on the third day...much better. I prefer California cab on the younger side, but will wait several years before opening another.
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willthethrill wrote: 91 points
October 5, 2021 - The 2017 doesn't hold a candle to older vintages. Will have to see what time brings, but this is just too tight...
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oleksarewa Likes this wine: 96 points
August 15, 2021 - A very nice cab from Jonata. Big and bold, how you would expect them, but not too overpowering. Delicate on the palate, not jammy nor tarry, and good acid and tannins to complete its profile.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Jonata Winery
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation El Desafio de Jonata
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Ballard Canyon
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 10 (1%)
- In Cellars 617 (85%)
- Consumed 103 (14%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerJonata Winery
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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