Jonata Winery

Fenix Santa Ynez Valley Merlot Blend

9.28 ratings

9.32 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

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Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.3

Money. Needs time, but I love it when a Merlot is the star of the show. And Merlot is undoubtedly the showboater here.

Money. Needs time, but I love it when a Merlot is the star of the show. And Merlot is undoubtedly the showboater here.

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2016

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Absolutely excellent. Deep and dark. Well integrated and super velvety tannins. Very cote rotie like with notes of bacon fat, crushed rock, and black pepper. Great mouthfeel

Absolutely excellent. Deep and dark. Well integrated and super velvety tannins. Very cote rotie like with notes of bacon fat, crushed rock, and black pepper. Great mouthfeel

Oct 19th, 2016

9.1

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

9.2

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9.2

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Jan 2nd, 2022

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9.2

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Robert had this 3 years ago

Oct 17th, 2021

9.1

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Mehul had this 4 years ago

Apr 16th, 2020

9.2

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Carlos had this 7 years ago

Aug 27th, 2017