JONATA remains at the vanguard of a global movement of producers who defy convention, thriving with a non-traditional amalgam of varieties and blends. For over two decades, their commitment to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah has challenged regional norms and redefined what is possible on the Central Coast. Informed by cutting-edge viticulture, precise winemaking, and a diverse, polyface approach to their estate, JONATA continues to push the boundaries of California winegrowing—proving that true innovation only deepens with time.
The 2021vineyard blend - such a specific Todos aromatic combination and an evocative lift that takes me directly to the JONATA property. Deeply dark and brimming with succulent black fruit. Dried strawberry, ripe plum, dried fig, fine aged balsamic and mulberries. Enlivened by cooling green herbs and piqued by an entire cupboard of spices. Incense and blood orange. Sleek and suave and hydrated. Black pepper and biltong join the mélange with air and time in the glass. Cacao nibs and Szechuan chiles arrive on day two. A cooling sensation. So much pleasure from the beautiful partnership of fine, chalky tannins and concentrated essence of wild blueberry that pushes the finish to such great heights. Classic Todos from an impeccable vintage. Ripe fruit, ripe tannins and energy that is palpable.
Blend: 66% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Merlot, 2% Miscellaneous red & white varietals
94 James Suckling A big, gorgeous and full-bodied wine. It's syrah-based, with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and other red grape varieties blended in. So dark, deep and robust, with blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and chocolate accents. Drink or hold.
93 Decanter The 2021 Jonata Todos Vineyard Red Blend delivers a smooth and inviting drinking experience, brimming with enticing aromas and flavours of pomegranate, cherry, red liquorice, vanilla, grilled herbs, and lilacs. Medium to full-bodied, it features velvety tannins layered with notes of cool, wet slate and subtle hints of truffle salt, all leading to a tart, dry finish. This blend comprises 66% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, and 2% Merlot, aged for 20 months in 30% new French oak. Crafted by winemaker Matt Dees, it showcases elegance, depth, and a harmonious balance of fruit and savoury elements. Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034
93 Jeb Dunnuck As always, the 2021 Todos is a Syrah-heavy kitchen sink blend that also includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot, and more. Pure blackberries, spring flowers, freshly ground pepper, leather, and graphite all emerge from the glass, and it's a ripe, powerful, structured red that needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will evolve gracefully over the following decade. Maturity: 2025 - 2036
93 Vinous The 2021 Todos is a very serious wine, in fact the 2021 might be the best Todos ever. Savory, dark and expressive, the 2021 possesses remarkable depth and intensity. The wild, meaty personality of Syrah really dominates the blend at this stage. What a wine! Best of all, Todos remains a fabulous value.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Always a fascinating combination of fun, serious and perplexing, the 2021 Todos, as per usual, combines all varieties planted on Jonata's Ballard Canyon property and ages them for 20 months in 30% new French oak. The nose offers intense, complex aromas of charred black fruits, sweet blue fruits, dried herbs, burning incense and asphalt, to name a few. The palate is extraordinarily dense, compacted and nearly sweet in its staining, seemingly limitless saturation. It closes on a lavish yet savory note, chock-full of grippy, drying tannins that ultimately outweigh the fruit concentration.
