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Jonata Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.jonata.com
(805 ) 564-8581
Fax : 805 965-6385
Email: winery@jonata.com
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Winemaker Matt Dees
Following his graduation from the University of Vermont with a degree in plant and soil science, Matt Dees moved to the Napa Valley and began working with Andy Erickson at the Staglin Family Vineyard, learning the nuances of Bordeaux varieties. During his three year stint at Staglin Dees also spent three consecutive vintages working under Doug Wisor at Craggy Range in New Zealand, adding high quality syrah and pinot noir production to his background. Dees learned the importance of expressing the flavors of the vineyard while working with some of the finest cabernet sauvignon, syrah and pinot noir grapes in both hemispheres. Based on his hands-on experience and his education in plant and soil science, Matt strongly believes that the world's greatest wines are made in the vineyard. Dees joined Jonata in 2004 with a broad, yet balanced winemaking background, and an intense passion for the quality of the fruit on this property.
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2004 El Corazon de Jonata
  • Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
  • Winemaker: Matt Dees
  • Like the 2004 Syrah, this exotic blend is completely black in color. The extremely complex nose is forever changing in the glass. Each swirl reveals herbs de provenance, anise, fresh blueberry, dried chamomile and gamey, soy sauce notes. Black fruit dominates the huge body of this wine with jam-like concentration. 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.
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