Jonata

Jonata is the second estate under The Hilt umbrella. Although also under the control of winemaker Matt Dees it’s very different in terms of climate, soils and grape varieties. Although still in Santa Barbera, it’s much further, inland in the Ballard Canyon AVA where the maritime influence of the Santa Rita Hills meets the warmer climate of Happy Canyon. The soils here are sandy rather than rocky and the grape varieties are mainly Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, so it all complements The Hilt perfectly.