Why do we love it?
It may be difficult or impossible to find and buy a bottle of Screaming Eagle but that's why we are here, to introduce you to El Alma de Jonata 2015, a top Californian wine with star ratings like 98+ pts by Jeb Dunnuck and 94 pts by Robert Parker. Well, if you are wondering how this wine is involved with Screaming Eagle read below and you will see!
Jonata winery is located in the Santa Ynez Valley and is the little "sibling" of the legendary Screaming Eagle. This itself is capable of getting goosebumps to any wine lover. The good thing is that Jonata is much more than just this. Its vineyards cover 33 hectares which are cultivated without chemicals and pesticides. In these areas, they grow fruits and vegetables and have their own animal farm, in the logic of sustainable cultivation. The viticulturist, Ruben Solorzano, closely monitors the vineyard to ensure the best fruit quality and then takes over the oenologist, Matt Dees, who divides the vineyard into 150 different plots which he vinifies separately to have many options for blending at the end.
For Jonata El Alma de Jonata 2015 the blend consists of 74% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. The wine ages in French oak barrels, 70% new, for over 18 months. The final touches to the wine come from the maître of the genre, Michel Rolland.
The soul (el alma) of Cabernet Franc is here to impress you!
Tastes Like
El Alma de Jonata 2015 has a deep purple color and intoxicating nose, full of plums, blackberries, cherries, and cassis. Notes of vanilla, pepper, purple flowers, tobacco, eucalyptus, cedar, and black olive complete the impressive bouquet. In the mouth, it has a rich body, high but ripe tannins, and crisp acidity. Cherry jam, ripe plum, bilberry, and raspberry are mixed with notes of spices, cigar, chocolate, and lavender.