Jonata, Sangre Vintage:2005 all in the ripe

all in the ripe

be approachable before the Bèze

intense and powerful large-scaled flavors that exhibit fine intensity on the powerful

sophisticated and utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors that possess good punch while offering excellent length on the balanced finish where the only nit is an unexpected touch of warmth

Jonata, Sangre Vintage:2005 all in the ripeMatt Dees is the winemaker on a property originally invested in by Charles Banks and Stan Kroenke (in the same stable as Screaming Eagle at one stage). Blackish purple. Not very balanced. Sweetness at the start and then a hot chewy end. Liquorice. Fades a bit fast. A bit fossilised. Tastes as though it hasnt evolved for while. Is this an attempt at a Guigal La La style? Not for me at the moment.