Jonata, Sangre other_regions_italy 2010 being more gentle

2010 being more gentle

whilst retaining a sense of elegance and translating the terroir

lErmite and Les Bessards)

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

one of the latest on record

Jonata, Sangre other_regions_italy 2010 being more gentleMatt 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.