Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Jonata |
Label Name: | La Sangre de Jonata |
Vintage: | 2009 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.5% |
Grape(s): | 99% Syrah, 1% Viognier (co-fermented) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99 pts; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94+ (94); Wine Spectator 92; Vinous/Antonio Galloni ~94+; The Rhône Report 96–99
Tasting Note
Concentrated black and blue fruit (blackberry, black cherry) with blood/meaty notes, lavender and violet florals, cracked pepper, smoked earth and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, dense, velvety mid‑palate, very fine yet assertive tannins and a long mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted or grilled lamb, braised short ribs, venison, beef ribeye, barbecued brisket. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan-style beef, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant with grilled meats.
Production Method
Extended maceration; Syrah co‑fermented with a small amount of Viognier; fermented in tank and aged ~18–20 months in French oak (about 50% new, 50% neutral) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Jonata (founded 2000) farms estate vineyards in Ballard Canyon on Careaga sands. Owned by Stan Kroenke; Matt Dees long-time winemaker. Focus on low-yield, small-production, premium Syrah bottlings.