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Jonata

Todos Red Wine Ballard Canyon Santa Ynez Valley 2019

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2018 is a rare vintage with high yields and quality. The white wines have a velvety texture, tension and energy. The red wines are delicate and elegant, similar in style to the complex and charming 2017. Savory, earthy and floral aromas. Notes of violets, balsamic, nutmeg, espresso beans, black pepper, black cherries and ripe blackberries. A very elegant and seductive wine. The tannins are well integrated and can be enjoyed young. The balance is very pleasant, with black fruits, energy from the acidity and soft, lustrous tannins. Syrah aromas and Cabernet Sauvignon linger on the palette. Complex and well-structured, with an ensemble of 10 different grapes. The owner of Screaming Eagle, a representative of California cult wine, became interested in Santa Barbara in 2000. He planted Bordeaux varieties on land that was recommended for growing asparagus. This gamble, which he said was "a big gamble," has led to the creation of California's leading super premium wines, thanks to the efforts of Matt Deese, the winemaker for Michel Rolland and Staglin. Robert Parker commented, "It's amazing how successful they were with Bordeaux varieties on that land." Honata is 600 acres of gorgeous, golden hills, 80 of which were carefully selected for their unique microclimates and soils. The land is divided into more than 50 blocks and sub-blocks, each with a different combination of rootstocks, clones and planting densities. The result is the variety of flavors that winemaker Matt needs for Honata. Matt graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in plant and soil science, then moved to Napa Valley to work with Andy Erickson at Staglin Family Vineyards, learning about Bordeaux varietals. During his three years with Staglin, he also worked with Doug Weiser in Craggy Range, New Zealand, for three vintages, adding Syrah and Pinot Noir to his resume. Through his work with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Pinot Noir in both hemispheres, Matt learned the importance of expressing the flavors of the vineyard. Dees is a firm believer that the world's greatest wines are made in the vineyard. He joined Honata in 2004 with his extensive and well-rounded background and passion for the quality of the vineyard grapes. The winery is owned by Stan Kroenke, the owner of the famous California cult wine "Screaming Eagle." He is also the owner of the Denver Nuggets of the NBA and the St. Louis Rams of the NFL, and is the majority shareholder of Arsenal of the Premier League.