Jonata, Santa Ynez Valley, Ballard Canyon, El Alma de Jonata 2011 (1.5L) Bordeaux Blanc stunning nose of spicy cherry

stunning nose of spicy cherry and raspberry

The richer of the two bottlings

Muted rustic chardonnay focused on stone fruits

Traditionally made Savennieres notoriously requires years of aging to relax

Helena appellation

Jonata, Santa Ynez Valley, Ballard Canyon, El Alma de Jonata 2011 (1.5L) Bordeaux Blanc stunning nose of spicy cherry78% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot, 3% Merlot 96 points Wine Advocate While there was no El Alma produced in 2010 due to late rains, the 2011 El Alma de Jonata is beautiful. Most similar to the 2008, with pure, pretty notes of wild herbs, dark chocolate, tobacco, crushed flowers and currants, it flows onto the palate with beautiful freshness and purity, big richness and a great finish. (JD) (8 2013) 94 points Vinous The