Jonata and The Paring are owned by the same owner as Screaming Eagle, and while the winemaking and vineyard teams are different, they share the same attention to detail, as well as the strive for perfection. The Paring is Jonata's more value-oriented wines. These wines are made from the vineyard blocks that are either too young or don't fit into the vintage style of the highly acclaimed Jonata wines, so The Paring is essentially a "chip off the old block". They make every effort to strike a balance between volume, and texture, both direct results of the beautiful Santa Barbara sun and cool oceanic winds. The vineyards are sustainably farmed; herbicides and pesticides don't even enter the conversation.
Winemaker Matt Dees is armed with a degree in Soil Science from the University of Vermont, as well as vintages at Staglin in Napa, and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Matt has an intrinsic feel for wine, from dirt to glass. Curious and experimental by nature, Matt's approach to winemaking is grounded in the vineyard first and foremost: attuned to the vines, the weather, the soil, Matt seems almost to be a part of the vineyard itself.
If you look at the "blueprint" for Syrahs that cost $50-$150, you would see things like: low yields, barrel aging in French oak barrels (between 30-50% of them being new), small production, and big scores. All of these features - ALL OF THEM - were implemented to make The Paring's 2019 Syrah, but this wine sells for less than $25!! This is a great wine for spareribs, beef, BBQ chicken, and hard cheeses.
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Exotic black and blue fruits, ground pepper, violets, and some bloody, iron-like notes all emerge from the 2021 Syrah, which is another smoking value in the lineup from the team at Jonata. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, pure, and remarkably well-balanced, it's going to be jaw-droppingly good for 7-8 years. The blend includes 8% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier."
ANTONIO GALLONI 91 POINTS - "The 2021 Syrah is laced with inky dark fruit, licorice, spice, lavender and mocha. Unctuous and layered, with explosive depth, the 2021 possesses mid-blowing intensity to match its dark, brooding personality. All of this fruit is from Jonata. "
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Blended with 8% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier, the 2021 Syrah leads with an authentically peppery, herbal nose with subtle meaty accents. Ripe and confident on the palate, it closes with an intensely savory, woody finish that offers incredible nuance and length for the price point. Along with the Pinot Noir, it is a highlight among a roster of hard-to-beat values."
Winemaker Matt Dees is armed with a degree in Soil Science from the University of Vermont, as well as vintages at Staglin in Napa, and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Matt has an intrinsic feel for wine, from dirt to glass. Curious and experimental by nature, Matt's approach to winemaking is grounded in the vineyard first and foremost: attuned to the vines, the weather, the soil, Matt seems almost to be a part of the vineyard itself.
If you look at the "blueprint" for Syrahs that cost $50-$150, you would see things like: low yields, barrel aging in French oak barrels (between 30-50% of them being new), small production, and big scores. All of these features - ALL OF THEM - were implemented to make The Paring's 2019 Syrah, but this wine sells for less than $25!! This is a great wine for spareribs, beef, BBQ chicken, and hard cheeses.
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Exotic black and blue fruits, ground pepper, violets, and some bloody, iron-like notes all emerge from the 2021 Syrah, which is another smoking value in the lineup from the team at Jonata. Concentrated, medium to full-bodied, pure, and remarkably well-balanced, it's going to be jaw-droppingly good for 7-8 years. The blend includes 8% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier."
ANTONIO GALLONI 91 POINTS - "The 2021 Syrah is laced with inky dark fruit, licorice, spice, lavender and mocha. Unctuous and layered, with explosive depth, the 2021 possesses mid-blowing intensity to match its dark, brooding personality. All of this fruit is from Jonata. "
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Blended with 8% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier, the 2021 Syrah leads with an authentically peppery, herbal nose with subtle meaty accents. Ripe and confident on the palate, it closes with an intensely savory, woody finish that offers incredible nuance and length for the price point. Along with the Pinot Noir, it is a highlight among a roster of hard-to-beat values."
