The Winemaker - Page 3

In 1998, Jonathan was hired as the assistant winemaker at Bernardus Vineyards and Winery in Monterey, California and by 2001 was named Associate Winemaker. Under the tutelage of Burgundian-trained winemaker Don Blackburn and Davis-trained winemaker Mark Chesebro, Jonathan honed his skills making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and all of the Bordeaux varietals.

Insatiably curious, Jonathan also made many "experimental" wines using lesser-known varietals. In his 7 years at Bernardus, he worked with some of the most coveted vineyards in the state.

He discovered that cool climate grape growing produced more aromatic, more flavorful and more elegant wines.

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