Jonata La Sangre Syrah

Jonata La Sangre Syrah is a red wine from Massachusetts, in the United States. The name points to Syrah, while the catalog files it under Pinot Noir. The listing gives no vintage, alcohol level or tasting notes, so what follows describes what to expect from each style rather than a measured profile. If the bottle is Syrah, expect dark fruit such as blackberry, plum and black cherry, with black pepper, olive or smoked-meat notes, a medium-full body, firm but ripe tannins, and a finish that lingers on pepper and spice. If it leans toward Pinot Noir, expect red cherry, cranberry and earthy mushroom or forest-floor tones, a lighter body, softer tannins and brighter acidity. Check the label for the grape before choosing a food or serving plan. For Syrah, serve it at about 16 to 18°C (60 to 65°F), which is cool cellar temperature rather than room temperature. Pinot Noir is better a little cooler, around 13 to 15°C (55 to 59°F), and a 15-minute chill in the refrigerator is usually enough. A Syrah with real tannin structure often opens up after 30 to 45 minutes in a decanter or in the glass. A lighter Pinot Noir seldom needs decanting, and a gentle pour is usually enough. Glassware follows the style. Syrah suits a large-bowled red wine glass with room to swirl. Pinot Noir does best in a wide-bowled, tapered Burgundy-style glass that gathers its more delicate aromas. Syrah matches grilled lamb, peppered steak, sausages, barbecued pork and aged hard cheeses, since its spice and tannin stand up to charred, fatty food. Pinot Noir is better with roast chicken, duck breast, salmon, mushroom dishes and soft cheeses like brie. Wines from a cool-climate region such as Massachusetts are generally made to be enjoyed within a few years of release, so treat this as a drink-now bottle unless the vintage and producer notes on the label say otherwise.