2021 | Jonata 'El Alma de Jonata' | Ballard Canyon Astobiza beautifully balanced Chardonnay in the

beautifully balanced Chardonnay in the lineup

ending with a crisp refreshing finish

and a distinct flinty minerality

and a distinctive minerality

Fruit and oak flavores are very well balanced

2021 | Jonata 'El Alma de Jonata' | Ballard Canyon Astobiza beautifully balanced Chardonnay in theOne of my favorite cuves from this estate, the 2021 El Alma De Jonata checks in as 80% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Reminding me of a great vintage of Chteau Figeac, it has a gorgeous perfume of red and black fruits, spring flowers, lead pencil, and smoked tobacco. With medium to full body, gorgeously polished, integrated tannins, and an incredible finish, it already offers pleasure yet will ideally be hidden in the cellar