Jonata Winery
The Paring
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019
The Paring’s 2019 Red is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend from the team at Jonata and The Hilt. It soars from the glass with wild flowers, herbs, blood orange and red-fleshed fruit. Elegant and nuanced, the Red is also a tremendous value. $20.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2022) — 3 years ago
The Paring
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015
Bordeaux Blend from the same team that offers Jonata Wines. Dark purple color. Aromas of black currant and blackberry along with pencil shavings, dried herbs and a hint of violets. Earthy tobacco and black fruit flavors with a hint of cola. Luscious with big chewy tannins and long earthy finish. Bold, but this wine still has some finesse. Needs a decant. — 6 years ago
Jonata Winery
El Alma de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Franc Blend 2011
Dark peppery fruit. Lush with black cherry. Good balance. Delicious — 2 months ago
Jonata Winery
Fenix Ballard Canyon Merlot Blend 2019
2019 vintage. 51% Merlot right off the bat. Fantastic. 7.19.23. — 2 years ago
Booker Vineyard
Fracture Paso Robles Syrah 2013
Jonata Winery
Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
Dark complex blend. Lots of different varietals and muddled coffee, cherry, dark fruit flavors. — 6 months ago
Jonata Winery
Tierra Santa Ynez Valley Sangiovese 2021
Smoky!
Want a reason to try some California Sangiovese?
There ya be. As it opens the fruit just seems to erupt- and all the while the smoke just kicks back, feet up, waiting.
Just outstanding. — 8 months ago
Jonata Winery
Flor Ballard Canyon Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2017
Peach and apricot, quite acidic. — 5 years ago
The Paring
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015
Second label from the Jonata house. Dark fruit aromas (blackberry, currents) with notes of wet leaves, black licorice and tobacco. Pallet is big and round, but the tannins are very soft. Luscious and ripe black fruit flavors. Earthy finish, which is a touch on the short side. Easy drinker that is nicely balanced. Good stuff! — 6 years ago
Chris Zitzman
Wine of the year. I spent a chunk of change on this puppy made by Matt Dees out of Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley out of faith. Well, faith and trust because I’m a huge fan of Mr. Dees so… I had cause. The 2018 vintage (a great one all around) was ripe for the picking for this astounding blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, & 11% Perit Verdot. Even off the pop it was inviting, even as powerful as it be. After a quick decant, rich and silky aromas waft from the glass that lead to one of the most elegant palates I’ve come across this side of Paillaic. I’ve had some top-notch California Cults in my time- but this is something different. The nose itself is silken, with gentle notes of classic nuance and silken power that hints at what’s to come. And as this incredible blend finds its way onto the palate it simply overwhelms the senses in such a simple, beautiful way…it just hits all the buttons in a graceful and luxurious way that will only grow and bloom as you realize what you’ve been lucky enough to try.. while you may keep in mind that I’ve yet to try each and every North American wine, I’ve had examples of the Opus One, Quilceda. Creek, Hundred Acre, various Shraeders , the Modus Operandi “Antithesis” (which is entirely overlooked in its own right)- this is the one that makes me want to throw it against the very best of the “First Growths”. it’s just phenomenal. Get it while you can. — 15 days ago