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This is the value in the Jonata lineup. It is a "kitchen sink" blend that has always been excellent. This vintage is 66% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon,
This is their base Cabernet. It is purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, graphite, slight saw dust, vanilla and spice. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Good acidity. Concentrated. On the palate, intense cassis, leather, earth, spice and char. Long finish. This is young but drinking very well but will improve. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would be classic with a steak.
