Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast

Vintage: 2012

Cépage: Syrah (97%); Viognier (3%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 97 (RP)

"Reminding me of a top Hermitage, the 2012 La Sangre de Jonata checks in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier that's aged primarily in neutral and larger oak barrels. It's flat-out gorgeous in 2012 and gives up tons of black raspberry, crushed violets, cracked pepper and hints of game. Full-bodied, seamless, silky and fabulously pure, it has good acidity and fine tannin that come through on the finish."

Jeb Dunnuck (RP) - 08/15