Jonata Winery

Fenix Santa Ynez Valley Merlot Blend

9.27 ratings
9.21 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
Deborah M

Beautiful! Tannins are gone, but offering up perfect balance. Gave this one a quick decant to allow a bit of funk to blow off. Elegant best describes this one

Beautiful! Tannins are gone, but offering up perfect balance. Gave this one a quick decant to allow a bit of funk to blow off. Elegant best describes this one

Jun 4th, 2022
Deborah M

A win-win today. Stunning Merlot and fantastic first attempt at making sourdough from scratch. The Fenix presents with a plush mouthfeel. Deep dark hue. Dark cherries, boysenberries, and a hint of coffee on the palate. I let this one open up over a couple hours and was rewarded. Drinking wonderfully right now, and could improve with a couple more years in the bottle. Superb.

A win-win today. Stunning Merlot and fantastic first attempt at making sourdough from scratch. The Fenix presents with a plush mouthfeel. Deep dark hue. Dark cherries, boysenberries, and a hint of coffee on the palate. I let this one open up over a couple hours and was rewarded. Drinking wonderfully right now, and could improve with a couple more years in the bottle. Superb.

Apr 7th, 2020
Turd Ferguson

Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend. Loads of fruit and spice. Too much bush right now. Wouldn’t touch it for 10+ years.

Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend. Loads of fruit and spice. Too much bush right now. Wouldn’t touch it for 10+ years.

Mar 16th, 2019
Steven Gullo

Steven had this 3 years ago

Steven had this 3 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2021
Austin Baird

Austin had this 5 years ago

Austin had this 5 years ago

May 25th, 2019
Pierce Osgood

Pierce had this 4 years ago

Pierce had this 4 years ago

Jan 4th, 2020
Dominick

Dominick had this 4 years ago

Dominick had this 4 years ago

Nov 25th, 2019
Josh Gimpelson

Josh had this 5 years ago

Josh had this 5 years ago

Mar 11th, 2019
Josh Gimpelson

Josh had this 6 years ago

Josh had this 6 years ago

Jun 20th, 2018