2022 Jada - Jack of Hearts
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The 2022 Jack of Hearts is understated in the glass with a savory blend of musky black currants, dusty earth and sage. It washes across the palate with silky smooth textures, nearly velvety in feel, and ripe black fruits that slowly saturate the palate. Structured and long, the 2022 leaves a dark chocolate tinge and nuances of violet inner florals.
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Based on 39% Petit Verdot, 31% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Malbec, the 2022 Jack Of Hearts spent 19 months in 73% new French oak. Ripe blackberries, roasted herbs, graphite, chocolate, and gravelly earth define the aromatics. It's rich, full-bodied, round, concentrated, and textured, with plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It will keep for at least 15 years. Drink 2025-2040. Jada Vineyard is located in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, just off Vineyard Drive, and produces a wide range of estate-grown wines spanning Rhône and Bordeaux varieties, along with single white and rosé offerings. The portfolio includes varietal Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings under the Empire and Jersey Girl labels, along with proprietary blends such as SawBones, Jack of Hearts, and Passing By. Additional small-lot offerings include Merlot, Tannat, and a rosé based on Grenache. The Sauvignon Blanc program sources from Vogelzang Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara and is bottled under the Lotus Eaters label. The wines are made by Joshua Harp with some blending help by Nate Hall, with aging in a mix of new and used French oak, Austrian oak, and stainless steel, depending on the cuvée. Beginning with the 2023 vintage, the Empire series replaces the former WCS bottlings as the top-tier releases for Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.