Jonata Todos Proprietary Red 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jonata
Label Name:
 
Todos Proprietary Red
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
44% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94+ (2017); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 (2017). Widely reviewed by major wine press

Tasting Note
Perfumed and exotic: black truffle, jasmine, five‑spice, black pepper and clove with dried blueberry, Mission fig, tobacco, mint and baking chocolate. Velvety, concentrated black fruit, blackberries and smoked plum; graphite and spice lead to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef short ribs, roasted venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (cheddar, Manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, teriyaki beef, shiitake mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Small‑lot fermentations and careful extraction; blended from estate lots and matured ~20 months in French oak barrels (≈35% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Jonata (est. early 2000s) farms 80 acres in Ballard Canyon on sandy Careaga soils. Owned by Stan Kroenke; Matt Dees oversees winemaking focused on terroir-driven, sustainably farmed wines.