2017 Jonata Todos Red Blend, Santa Ynez Valley

This guy got 94 points from Dunnuck. The mass of this is delicious Ballard Canyon Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cab Franc rounding it out. Tobacco, truffle, black pepper and spices. So tasty.

As always Todos possesses the most exotic, complex and compelling aromatics of the lineup. Highlighted by black truffle, jasmine, five spice, black pepper and clove. Driven by dried blueberry, Mission fig and aged balsamic. Hints of dried tobacco, mint and baking chocolate combine with a tidal wave of velveteen black fruit on the palate. A wine of extreme power, but also delicate and proportional balance. Strikes me as the most approachable Todos since 2006 and also possibly the finest since that date.

Blend: 44% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Sirah, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc