2004 Jonata El Corazon de Jonata
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A kitchen sink blend of 61% Syrah, 16% Mourvedre, 10% Cabernet, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Sangiovese, the 2004 Jonata Winery El Corazon de Jonata (now known as Todos), is still tight and youthful, showing dense black fruits aromas that are interwoven with espresso, roasted herbs, charcoal and tobacco. Full bodied and backwards on the palate with a tight, firm core, this sports a thick, full texture, solid balance, and a long finish. Slightly rustic but full throttle and beautifully made, this should continue to evolve for another 3 to 5 years and drink well out to 2020.
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(a blend based on 61% syrah) Deep violet. High-pitched dark berry aromas are complicated by graphite, floral oils and black olive. Silky blackberry and cassis flavors are brightened by cracked pepper and violet pastille, with fine-grained tannins adding support. Deep and sweet on the finish, but offering impressive vibrancy and bracing minerality. Showing a lot of syrah character today.
The 2004 El Corazon de Jonata is an intriguing combination of 61% Syrah, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, and a dollop of Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 19 months in 40% new and 60% two-year old French oak, this sensual, sexy, deep ruby/purple-colored wine does not possess the weight or blockbuster impact of the La Sangre de Jonata or the El Desafio de Jonata. It offers loads of fruit, a big, floral, chocolate, coffee, blackberry, and cassis-scented perfume, and a savory, fleshy style with no hard edges. It should drink nicely for a decade or more. It appears 2006 has produced slightly lighter, but high-class wines without the weight and power of the 2005s. The Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc are especially noteworthy. The only wine that did not excite me was a non-vintage blend of 81% sweet botrytised Semillon and 19% Sauvignon Blanc. A combination of 2004, 2005, and 2006, the La Miel de Jonata was decidedly monolithic and one-dimensional compared to the other brilliant wines from this spectacular new producer in the Santa Ynez Valley. Fasten your seatbelts as these wines will give purchasers a serious ride for their money! Tel. (805) 564-8581
About the producer
Jonata is amongst a handful of truly exciting wineries from Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara – a unique fine wine region of incredible versatility.