Jonata 'El Desafio de Jonata' Red, Ballard Canyon, USA 2019 Mencia It sits very nicely on

It sits very nicely on the palate with good primary intensity and elegantly chalky tannins

FINISH - Long

The wine feels very balanced

The vineyards were terraced and today cover eight different plots on the hill

Jonata 'El Desafio de Jonata' Red, Ballard Canyon, USA 2019 Mencia It sits very nicely on"Shy at first and reserved but opens with time in glass. Very close to the surface today. Black fruit, mulberry, scorched earth, black cherry and rosemary. Loam, toasty oak and pencil shavings. Dark with brambly charm. Quiet and sturdy today, but so much promise looking forward. Structurally reminiscent of the profound 2015 Desafio. Graced with persistent tannins from this warm and dry vintage that add to the overall power of the wine. Lovely and