Jonata Winery
El Desafio de Jonata Santa Ynez Valley Red Blend
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pronounced Ho-notta (but Ho-latta is also acceptable). The name pays homage to the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata. At the time the land grant covered a large part of the Santa Ynez Valley. Today’s Jonata is at the heart of the former land grant. The Jonata name was borrowed by the first pioneers from the local Chumash Indian and means “tall oak”. Prior to planting the vineyards, Jonata had the viticultural team from Château Latour do a survey of the 600 acre property to determine which sites would support which types of grapes. Latour returned with a preliminary verdict: plant asparagus. El Desafio! This wine represents Jonata’s defiance and uprising to that challenge. 3 hours open and it’s absolutely stunning... cassis for days... so much mint... and savoriness... and chocolate... so classic Cali Cabernet, but still terroir-driven.
Pronounced Ho-notta (but Ho-latta is also acceptable). The name pays homage to the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata. At the time the land grant covered a large part of the Santa Ynez Valley. Today’s Jonata is at the heart of the former land grant. The Jonata name was borrowed by the first pioneers from the local Chumash Indian and means “tall oak”. Prior to planting the vineyards, Jonata had the viticultural team from Château Latour do a survey of the 600 acre property to determine which sites would support which types of grapes. Latour returned with a preliminary verdict: plant asparagus. El Desafio! This wine represents Jonata’s defiance and uprising to that challenge. 3 hours open and it’s absolutely stunning... cassis for days... so much mint... and savoriness... and chocolate... so classic Cali Cabernet, but still terroir-driven.
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2006 Jonata el Desafio de Jonata
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Cab Franc
6% petit verdot
1% Merlot
2006 Jonata el Desafio de Jonata
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Cab Franc
6% petit verdot
1% Merlot
In Vegas with gary David and Jamie.
In Vegas with gary David and Jamie.
Jul 26th, 2017
Tasty- absolutely delicious. Red fruits long finish.
Tasty- absolutely delicious. Red fruits long finish.
Jul 3rd, 2016
Omg this is so good. Smells like raspberry jam.
Omg this is so good. Smells like raspberry jam.
May 15th, 2016
