2015 Jonata El Desafio de Jonata Red Ballard Canyon

Jonata is one of the undisputed greats of California, and their El Desafio bottle combines Cabernet Sauvignon with Bordeaux varieties in a combination that rivals the best blends in the New World. As a result, these bottles—especially in a 96-point release—like the 2015 are extremely rare. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate put it simply in their 95-point review of this long-lived red: “Another blockbuster.”

• Fruit Intensity
• Oak Intensity
• Body
• Acidity
• Tannin

• ABV 14.90%
• 1 hour
• Now – 2028
• 90% Cabernet Sauvignon5% Merlot5% Petit Verdot
• Serving temperature – 60°
• Cork