Jonata Winery

Fenix Santa Ynez Valley Merlot Blend

9.13 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
Patrick Derdeyn

Call it bad country music because it’s Big and Rich. On the first glass I had no clue it was 10 years old. Time in bottle has reduced the tannin to nothingness but the fruit and acidity are still extremely present. It’s drinking great right now, a great match for a big fat ribeye.

Call it bad country music because it’s Big and Rich. On the first glass I had no clue it was 10 years old. Time in bottle has reduced the tannin to nothingness but the fruit and acidity are still extremely present. It’s drinking great right now, a great match for a big fat ribeye.

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2018
Brian R

Perfect July 4 grilled ribeye wine. Big, ripe, and oaky but really well done and perfect for the occasion.

Perfect July 4 grilled ribeye wine. Big, ripe, and oaky but really well done and perfect for the occasion.

Jul 5th, 2018
Erik Wochna

14' vintage

14' vintage

Jun 18th, 2018
Selim Batibay

From the sister vineyards of Screaming Eagle, Jonata definitely shows traces of her sisters pedigree at 1/100th of the price! Great Napa value.

From the sister vineyards of Screaming Eagle, Jonata definitely shows traces of her sisters pedigree at 1/100th of the price! Great Napa value.

May 18th, 2017
Deborah M

What's not to like. Wonderful balanced Syrah. Earthy nose. A hint of fruit. One of my favorites.

What's not to like. Wonderful balanced Syrah. Earthy nose. A hint of fruit. One of my favorites.

Jan 8th, 2017
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.2

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Jun 28th, 2017
Steve S

Steve had this 7 years ago

Steve had this 7 years ago

Feb 20th, 2018
Carlos Vargas

Carlos had this 8 years ago

Carlos had this 8 years ago

Aug 27th, 2017
Jordan Katz

Jordan had this 8 years ago

Jordan had this 8 years ago

Aug 18th, 2017
Chip Seelig

Chip had this 8 years ago

Chip had this 8 years ago

Aug 15th, 2017