2016 JONATA Desafio

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc 548 Cases Produced "Another classic Jonata cabernet sauvignon with red fruit and fresh green herbs; cassis and the refined earthy qualities that make Jonata unique in this world. Focused and pure black fruit on the attack with an added intensity in 2016. A wine of tremendous freshness. Balsamic and tobacco. Like 95% cacao chocolate with hints of fresh mint. Power like the epic 2015, but with more freshness and perhaps even more impact. A statuesque and chiseled cabernet with chewy tannin and a powerful backbone of acidity. Matt Dees, Winemaker 96 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 2018 96+ Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 2018 93-95 Points William Kelley The Wine Advocate April 2018