The Paring by Jonata Rose of Pinot Noir 2024
(Santa Ynez Valley, California)

About the Winery:

Made from the vineyard blocks that are either too young or don't fit into the vintage style of the highly acclaimed Jonata and The Hilt wines—The Paring is essentially a "chip off the old block." The grapes are sourced primarily from three Santa Barbara regions on the vanguard: Ballard Canyon, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley.

Armed with a degree in Soil Science from the University of Vermont and vintages at Staglin in Napa, California 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. 

Matt comes to wine with an untethered philosophy, a mindset embodied in The Paring. At the core of these wines one finds a wide-ranging exploration of style, vineyards and blending. When he's not working with The Paring, Matt can be found making the wines for its big sister wineries - Jonata and The Hilt.

About this Wine:

The Paring Pinot Noir Rosé was fermented with in stainless steel tanks and aged for four months before bottling, producing an exuberant, fruit driven and fresh quaffer, perfect for easy drinking and a great entry into the unique terroir of this very special estate. In many cases, winemaker Matt Dees chose to use a broader appellation for the Paring wines so as to differentiate them from the Jonata and Hilt Estate wines.