The true miracle wine and a blend that speaks volumes to the powerful personality and toughness of the Jonata vineyard. A vintage of balance and extravagant texture. In the mouth it is all encompassing, covering every inch with sheer power and depth. Sandy soils generally have low fertility, high aerative properties (consider the particle size!) A sparkling and pristine presentation of Desafio." As with the best Todos vintages, it is endowed with a push of fruit that goes on and on." Matt Dees, Winemaker92 Points Jeb Dunnuck The Wine Advocate August 201693 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 2016. The Worshipful Company of Grocers made a very elaborate one in the seventeenth century, decorated with silver. Coolness. A merlot-based wine of unabashed power, yet undeniable finesse." Finally, in 1818, Madame Clicquot created the first rosé Champagne made through assemblage by blending her red wine with Champagne. On the palate, the viscosity and weight of the fruit almost tips the balance, but is quickly drawn back in by the lively acidity of petit verdot. A strong acid backbone and soft fine grained tannins come together to form an elegant finish." Juicy on the palate with black cherry, cracked black pepper and notes of pipe smoke. Classic Tierra notes of fennel sausage. Black plum and black cherry dominate on the generous, full bodied mid-palate. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "A true chameleon of a wine exhibiting a vast array of constantly changing flavors and aromas. Upon sitting in the glass, some of the classic gamey and mushroom characteristics arrive while floral notes and a hint of toasty oak join the mix. It absolutely floats across the palate with white peach and honeysuckle. So refreshing and approachable. While already showing surprising power and depth, this wine responds best to long decanting and will no doubt sing with five+ years in the cellar. Formidable wall of tannins that plays well with the refreshingly bright acid. Utterly elegant and complete." Much like its sister, El Alma, it has delicate earth and herbal notes. The 2018 Flor definitely benefitted from the extra hang time under perfect ripening conditions that defined the year. This cabernet sauvignon fires on all cylinders. Subtle tannins sneak up until they gently envelope the entire palate, but somehow leave just enough room for the seemingly endless finish of vibrant black fruit to shine through." And to you your wassail too; Erupts with wonderful fruit push on the finish. Tucked among the hills of Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley is a 600 acre laboratory where fascinating oenological experiments are carried out by Matt Dees. Hints of Santa Rosa plum and a walnut-like texture arrive on the finish. Teeth staining black fruit with a hint of pepper on the palate, this petit verdot is almost chewy in its massive fruit weight. Long and slow fermentations that allowed for maximum extraction under ideal conditions. Where Jonata is concerned, this is an important point: Jonata is an unconventional place that requires an unconventional, open mind to bring it to life. Stands in line with the legendary 2009 Desafio. Remains refined and somewhat reserved today. Rose petals and cinnamon. 88% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Aromas of smoked meats, wild honey, soy sauce, white truffle, black cherry, cola, brown sugar and oak char. Floral, fruit-driven and effusively aromatic. An elegant and soft wine that surprises with its complexity and power." Matt Dees, Winemaker, 58% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, "Blackberry, loam, elderberry, cacao, graphite and baking spice. Our most dense and complete Flor to date, the 2010 is drinking pure and beautiful today, but I’d love to see it with 5+ more years in the cellar." One can sense the maturity of the vines in the added layer of refinement and subtlety." Oyster shell. It is an experience just smelling this blend. Soils have at least three different particle sizes: sand (0.05 to 2.0 mm diameter), silt (0.002 to 0.05 mm) and clay (less than 0.002 mm). Power like the epic 2015, but with more freshness and perhaps even more impact. Grounded by delicious and fine, chalky tannins. As with its predecessors it proclaims in a loud voice that it has arrived, with a knockout nose of Jonata black raspberry jam, hazelnut, Asian spices, chicory coffee and Nutella. Perfume of violets and black fruit. Specialized bending techniques are sub-skills that exist within each of the four bending arts, of which only skilled benders can take advantage. This is a linebacker of a wine; it can hit hard, but maintains high energy and surprising lightness. Classic Jonata lime pith and candied grapefruit on the finish." It displays some similarity at this stage to its older sibling, the legendary 2008. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 1/3 new French oak, 1/3 neutral French oak, 1/3 stainless tank, "Classic Flor aromas of chamomile tea, sweet orange candies and lemon custard. People were surprised to find how good raisins were. He was attempting to hear how dry the leaves were. Syrah sexiness with cabernet sauvignon focus and structure." Natalie Vaclavik Pop and pour today. Wonderful interplay between sweet red fruit, dark herbal notes and chalky and lingering tannins. Structured for the cellar with small tannins that completely cover the front and back palate. The grapes were sorted in the vineyard during harvest to allow us to dodge the curve balls thrown at us in the form of numerous October rains. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 75% cabernet franc ,10% merlot , 10% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot, Aged in 80% new French oak, 20% neutral French oak, "More of an elegant ballerina than the heavy weight boxing 2007, the ethereal and perfumed nose shows pure cassis, blackberry, pencil shavings, lavender and an earthy dust-like note. Velvet. Classic cassis and black olive. Bay leaf and sweet tobacco. A singular wine that is certainly not soon to be forgotten. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Pale straw color. Hats full, caps full, Tannin content is grand, but certainly supple. The texture of this wine is velvety smooth and full bodied. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 92 Points William Kelley The Wine Advocate April 201892-94 Points Jeb Dunnuck Jebdunnuck.com August 2017, 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon1/3 new French oak, 1/3 neutral French oak, 1/3 stainless tank229 Cases Produced“Creamy and luxurious, but with a perfect wild streak of freshness and an exotic background. Such is the power and density of this wine that the formidable tannins on the finish appear merely as soft, dusty and balanced. Shortly after moving to Santa Barbara County in the early 80’s, Ruben began working for Coastal Vineyard Care. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 94% petit verdot, 4% cabernet sauvignon, 2% merlot, 65% New French oak, 35% neutral French oak, "Where this wine is concerned, there will be no sneaking up on anyone. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 75% syrah, 13% cabernet sauvignon, 4% grenache, 4% sangiovese, 2% viognier, 1% petit verdot, 1% merlot, Fresh raspberries, candied strawberries, charred steak and a hint of jasmine from the viognier. Also shaped by familiar Jonata notes of smoked sausage, black pepper and black plum skin. The 2018 Flor definitely benefitted from the extra hang time under perfect ripening conditions that defined the year. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 92 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 201895 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 2018, 56% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Sangiovese, 7% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier, "Lovely balance between savory and sweet. Defined by darkness and mystery today as it is still tight. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 96+ Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 201899 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 201893-95 Points William Kelley The Wine Advocate April 2018, "We’ve never seen a Sangre like the ’15. The beauty and bold voice of ripe and hedonistic syrah dominates the nose, but shares the stage with cabernet sauvignon on the palate. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 93 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown The Wine Advocate September 201794 Points Jeb Dunnuck Jebdunnuck.com August 2017. Spice notes pick up on the palate amidst a wave of dense black raspberry and olive tapenade flavors. The vines gain an extra year of maturity and grow deeper roots and the wines seem to respond directly and gain a new level of depth of their own. Based more in the red fruit end of the spectrum, this version of La Sangre also features the classic grilled steak, white pepper, cacao, iodine, tar and truffles that have defined our previous vintages. From the first harvest in 2004 and under the guidance of Matt Dees, Jonata’s winemaker, it became clear that—despite widespread skepticism—not only had the right decision been made to plant Syrah, Sangiovese and Bordeaux varieties but the meticulously farmed 84-acre vineyard could also produce extraordinary results. Goes to 11. This may well prove to be our most impressive and complete cabernet sauvignon expression to date. Exotic and true representation of the 11 varieties grown at the Jonata property. A wine of tremendous freshness. Very focused wine with exceptional length. Key lime and agave. The dance between the fat of sémillon and the zing of sauvignon blanc is fine tuned in this offering. Hurrah! It is still tight at this young stage and is obviously reserving some power for the future. On the palate, one finds precision and clarity, with flavors ranging through bittersweet chocolate, blackberries, earth and toasty oak wrapped in fine tannins and an extraordinarily elegant finish." Matt Dees, Winemaker, 75% New French oak, 25% neutral French oak, "Like the Fenix, it is such a sincere pleasure to taste this blend after a four-year hiatus; another long lost friend. Hard to even name all of the aromatic nuances: charred tri tip, mesquite, blackberry, vanilla, Chinese five spice and green peppercorns. we are not daily beggars that beg from door to door Answer: China. A wine to be put down and revisited with age and serious steak." Extremely fine tannins and an impressive backbone of acidity. On the palate it explodes with pomegranate-like brightness with notes of sweet cherry. A veritable black hole of sweet black fruit and structure. Focused and pure black fruit on the attack with an added intensity in 2016. Aromatic black tea and sweet spice. Though still very young and concealing a part of its fruit potential, this Tierra shows incredible length. With all ten grapes we grow at the ranch accounted for in the blend, Todos is a fantastic snap shot of what makes 2010 at Jonata so special." Very focused and pure wine." Its velvety texture flows into the finish with ultra-fine grained tannins that coat the mouth, but don’t overwhelm the elegance of the fruit. Hedonistic and surprisingly soft and generous even at this early stage. Syrah is the first to contribute to the aromas with mulberry, black truffle and a note of green peppercorns. So much kinetic energy. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "A rather serious and powerful Tierra and a sangiovese to be reckoned with. About a decade ago, a trio of wealthy men brought one of France’s most renowned wine experts to a sandy patch of land in the middle of the Santa Ynez Valley. curious, earthy and experimental by nature, Matt’s approach to winemaking is grounded in the vineyard (pun intentional) first and foremost: attuned to the vines, the weather, the soil, Matt seems almost to be a part of the vineyard itself. Textured for immediate drinking pleasure, but structured to also reward a decade in the cellar. Shows the huge potential of cabernet sauvignon from the 17-year old vines on our sandy soils. Truly from the earth. Tight and coiled as we would hope at this “baby” stage. My favorite Flor to date (no offense to Flor’s ‘05 through ‘10) and one I am anxious to revisit in five and then ten years." The 2012 is an exotic sangre with ripe fruit, pronounced black pepper, tar and truffle. As always, it’s brimming with heady and intoxicating aromas, an ever-changing display of its different vineyard constituents; herbal notes of Cabernet Sauvignon commingling with the sanguine notes of the petit verdot and syrah’s pure and voluptuous black fruit. As if 2009 and 2015 Alma had a beautiful baby (with 2007’s perfect balance of course).” Matt Dees, Winemaker, 93 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 201899 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 201891-93 Points  William Kelley The Wine Advocate April 2018, 74% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot , 2% Merlot, 237 Cases Produced"Impenetrable black color. Jessica Trujillo A wine that offers the consumer a window directly into the sandy soils, native herbs and cooling sea breezes that define the Jonata vineyard." Black fruit dominates the huge body of this wine with jam-like concentration. Everything on a higher level and nothing out of place. Its exuberant aromatics come spiraling out of the glass, wild and intoxicating—an aromatically thrilling wine. Nearly impenetrable black hue. A limited number of tastings are available on weekdays. Pure and focused. Furthermore, it’s vibrant and lively on the palate, with a constant tension between bright red fruit and the darker, deeper notes of spice and smoke. On the palate the wine shows off a balance between vibrant bright red fruit and denser blackberry richness along with a wide array of earth, spice and herbal elements, all held aloft by the invigorating 2008 acidity. ", 84% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 6% petit verdot, 1% merlot, "Bouquet of crème de cassis, black licorice and lifted black fruit jump from the glass. Creamy and generous. An equally large combination of young, chalky tannins and firm acidity takes a hold of this wine, leaving a long lasting finish with hints of fresh berries and herbs." Tremendous life ahead." Black and red fruit with a creamy, expansive and sweet texture. This wine delivers everything that we hope to see from Todos.”  Matt Dees, Winemaker, 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com August 2017 94+ Points Wine Advocate August 201791 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous August 2017, 40% new French oak, 60% neutral French oak 2436 Cases Produced, "More open and red in its profile than the dark and brooding Sangre. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Same brooding nature and impenetrable color as the 04, but with differences in the flavor profile. Matt is assisted in the winery by Drew Pickering. A savory and sea-like brininess arrives as well. Today’s Jonata is at the heart of the former land grant. Apple tree, apple tree, we all come to wassail thee, Matt Dees, Winemaker, 92-94 Points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 2018, "Statuesque Flor from a near perfect sauvignon blanc vintage. Hints of dried tobacco, mint and baking chocolate combine with a tidal wave of velveteen black fruit on the palate. Although the Fenix is still a “young’un” holding its cards close to its chest, as it unfolds, a cascade of cassis, black olive and earthy mushroom notes pour out of the glass--this is truly a wine for the decanter. Cabernet sauvignon thrived in 2011 and it shows immediately on the mid palate and long lingering finish. Green melon and grapefruit. Such a pleasure to be able to offer this special wine after a long absence. Earthy, saline, bright and dense. Dried strawberry and leather. Dark bittersweet chocolate, dried leaves, sweet tobacco, black tea and Luxardo cherries. Very special and rarified air." The ultimate act of defiance; a ripe, layered and luscious Bordeaux blend from a patience-trying vintage." Matt Dees, Winemaker96 Points The Wine Advocate95 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous, "Driven by a floral and powdered nose with a striking element of violets. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Exotic nose that floats gracefully between powerful black cherry, soy-like gamey notes and perfumed and lifted floral incense. Creamy and dense on the palate. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Unmistakable sangiovese earthiness with smoke, leather and cured meats, then pretty red fruit and black plum notes—a beautiful contrast between sweet and savory. Black olive and smoky fruit. Dees is a winemaker who’s emotionally and intellectually connected to structure, texture and tannin and explores these elements deeply in his wines. At the same time, the density of the fruit sneaks up and surprises after the supple attack, leading in turn to extremely fine grained tannins that convey espresso bean notes and blackberries though a long lasting finish. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 95  Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 201897+ Points  Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com October 201893-95 Points  William Kelley The Wine Advocate April 2018, 47% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, "Intense and brooding aromatics of dark chocolate, mint, blackberry and dried mushrooms. Manages to also be restrained with black fruit intertwined with dusty herbal notes. For the sangiovese purist in all of us." A Flor for the ages. A deft balancing act between luscious black fruit and herbal notes of black olive and fresh mint. Less overt toast from oak, more purity of fruit and perfume. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 70% cabernet franc ,10% merlot , 20% cabernet sauvignon, 9% merlot, 1% petit verdot, "The resulting wine shows all of the classic perfumed Alma notes of lavender, cacao, black olive, scorched earth, graphite and dusty herbal nuances. Cassis, espresso bean, bay, thyme and rosemary. Hat fulls, cap fulls, three cornered sack fills, Answer: A. New leather, cracked peppercorns and blackberry preserves. Asian spice and plum. In the tale a man offers his last mug of mulled cider to the trees in his orchard and is rewarded by the Apple Tree Man who reveals to him the location of buried gold. He is now co-owner and is well known throughout the Central Coast region for his instinctual approach to farming, so much so it has become his trademark. An ethereal and poignant cabernet franc blend. After completing his degree in history at San Francisco State University, he decided to pursue harvests at a couple of wineries in St. Helena in the heart of Napa Valley. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Classy and elegant. Supple, dusty tannins act to softly bring the wine to a crescendo of flavor and texture and lead to a lengthy finish reminiscent of fresh blackberries. Matt Dees, Winemaker94+ Points Jeb Dunnuck The Wine Advocate August 201696+ Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 2016, 72% cabernet franc, 13% cabernet sauvignon, 9% merlot, 6% petit verdot, "Perfumed nose of cedar, raspberry jam, dried herbs, dark chocolate and chickoree coffee. Sweet vanilla and baking spices combined with meaty and gamey nuances. The attack is pure fruit (the definition of black and blue fruit) and then moves to express the minerality of the vineyard and vintage. Water is used judiciously and with precision. Regal structure that starts out taut and fleshes out with time in the glass. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 95% cabernet franc, 4% cabernet sauvignon, 1% merlot, "Alluring aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, black raspberry, cedar and a touch of herbal undertones. Early accumulation of fresh and delectable tannins that pushes with fruit through the long and graceful finish." Smoky, sweet and decadent with a massive core of black fruit. Grilled meats and licorice dominate the nose, with a sturdy layer of black fruits underlying. Scorched earth, grilled bread, porcini and bay leaf. More packed with aromatic intensity, mouthwatering acidity and precision than any of its predecessors. Currently the softest and most expansive on the palate with loads of blackberry leading the way. P: 512.739.9025 Perfect testament to the “Flor” block at Jonata. Polished and well-proportioned. Individuality is the watchword in this still-emerging region, says Katie Kelly Bell. In the mouth, this wine is very generous and rich, with flavors reminiscent of dark chocolate-covered raspberries. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 45% syrah ,35% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot, 5% cabernet franc,4% viognier, 3% sangiovese, 2% grenache, "Another chameleon in the glass, the Todos displays simultaneous notes of cassis from the cabernet sauvignon, sanguine elements from petit verdot, minty coolness from the cabernet franc and powerful savory and truffle-like notes from the monstrous 2007 syrah lots. Displaying the characteristics of our clone 383. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck The Wine Advocate August 201693 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous September 2016, "The ristretto of wines. Matt Dees, Winemaker, "Impenetrable black color. Essence of white peach. Black pepper, baking spice, soy sauce and truffles. Young and vigorous tannins rise towards the end of the mid palate, but soon release to showcase the charm and elegance of the finish. A direct link to the Jonata soils." Matt Dees, Winemaker, 61% syrah, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 14% merlot, 3% sangiovese, 3% petit verdot, 3% sauvignon blanc, "Like the 2004 Syrah, this exotic blend is completely black in color. Wassailing was associated with rowdy bands of young men who would enter the homes of wealthy neighbours and demand free food and drink (in a manner similar to the modern children's Halloween practice of trick-or-treating). It displays the explosive Aromatics of the 2008 vintage with classic blackberry, cassis, black olive, mocha and cedar. Driven by black plum and black cherry. There is a distinct earthiness to this blend that creates a great counterbalance to the immense fruit evident everywhere on this red. Truth is, as beautifully as this wine will age, Todos is a pleasure to drink today with a few hours of decanting." Both exotic and pure at the same time, I am reminded of homemade blueberry preserves and cobbler. Finishes with big push of dark fruit, cacao, green mint and grilled meat. Classic Tierra notes of prosciutto and raspberries. Matt Dees, Winemaker, 84% cabernet franc, 9% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot, 66% new French oak, 33% neutral French oak, "The 2004 cabernet franc blend shows great balance between sweet black fruit and the herbal, Asian spice character so often found in this classic grape. Black fruit is buffered by a wall of muscular, yet fine grained structure. Terrific length with muscular tannins that slowly take over and lead to a smoky and dark finish. It seems to get darker with time in glass. Stays focused and poised with good tension and acid backbone. A young sangiovese that strikes me as the most tightly coiled vintage to date with the most upside potential in the cellar." Matt Dees, Winemaker, "With every new vintage of Flor, I feel that we are reaching new heights of balance, charm, power, and subtlety. By far the most elegant and approachable Sangre to date. Dusty tannins start early and slowly encompass the entire palate. Finishes with the vibrant acidity, lime pith structure and sea salt lift that have defined this wine since 2005.