Jonata Winery

Fenix Santa Ynez Valley Merlot Blend

9.314 ratings

9.35 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Jonata’s first Merlot based wine, 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, . Dense Ruby color swirling in the glass. The nose was lush with blue and black fruits, complex, yet subtle spice, with smoky notes. The palate revealed a luxurious wine with plump blueberry and plum flavors, vanilla oak with pepper and herb notes. The wine is well balanced with a great mouthfeel, soft tannins, pleasant acidity and finishes with a lingering ending noting some espresso notes. 227 cases. Tasting Sample.

Jonata’s first Merlot based wine, 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, . Dense Ruby color swirling in the glass. The nose was lush with blue and black fruits, complex, yet subtle spice, with smoky notes. The palate revealed a luxurious wine with plump blueberry and plum flavors, vanilla oak with pepper and herb notes. The wine is well balanced with a great mouthfeel, soft tannins, pleasant acidity and finishes with a lingering ending noting some espresso notes. 227 cases. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulOct 8th, 2016

Kimberly Anderson

9.0

Savory green olive nose. black fruit and firm tannins. So diff from the last two wines tonight

Savory green olive nose. black fruit and firm tannins. So diff from the last two wines tonight

Nov 18th, 2018

Augusto Caudillo

9.4

👏👏💯👍💯💯

👏👏💯👍💯💯

Apr 14th, 2016

9.3

My first true experience with the Santa Ynez Valley did not disappoint.

My first true experience with the Santa Ynez Valley did not disappoint.

Apr 8th, 2016

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.2

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

May 19th, 2016

Stephen Mathews

9.2

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Stephen had this 10 years ago

May 29th, 2015

Winemaker, Sleight of Hand Cellars

10

Trey had this 11 years ago

Trey had this 11 years ago

Apr 12th, 2014

9.1

G had this 6 years ago

G had this 6 years ago

Feb 16th, 2019

9.3

Kevin had this 8 years ago

Kevin had this 8 years ago

Mar 11th, 2017

9.1

G had this 9 years ago

G had this 9 years ago

Jun 28th, 2016