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2021 Jonata Fenix

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June 8, 2025 - $62

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RATINGS

97Vinous / IWC

Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves, menthol and mocha all meld together in a potent, seamless Merlot-based red that delivers the goods.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...killer bouquet of chocolate covered cherries, leafy tobacco, gravelly earth, and woodsmoke, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, ultra-pure, layered texture, integrated acidity, and ample yet polished tannins that emerge on the finish.

95+ The Wine Advocate

Aromas of black plum, wet clay, amaro and cocoa powder introduce a softly enveloping, velvety palate that is beautifully reserved despite its substantial richness. The finish features the finest, most powdery and spherical tannin profile, continuously wrapping around the palate with a captivating, weightless intensity.

92James Suckling

...dense, layered and saturated. So focused, structured and intense. Full-bodied and fully tannic.

PRODUCER

Jonata

Jonata is a small, relatively new producer in Santa Barbara County, on California’s Central Coast. It is owned by E. Stanley Kroenke. Kroenke also owns the original cult California producer, Screaming Eagle. Jonata is in the Santa Ynez appellation and it consists of 586 acres with 83 acres under cultivation. The winemaker is Matt Dees, a soil scientist with winemaking experience in Napa Valley and New Zealand. The estate produces Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and a Red Wine Vineyard Blend.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez Valley AVA is home to more wineries than any other area in Santa Barbara County. The appellation was established in 1983 and it includes a total of 76,800 acres, of which 1,500 acres are vineyards. Chardonnay is the dominant grape in this appellation, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. The appellation runs east and west with temperatures and microclimates changing significantly from warmer in the east to cool by the time the district gets close to the Pacific Ocean. In recent years Rhone-style wines have been successfully made here, and vineyards now are also planted to Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Mourvedre and Marsanne.

VINTAGE

2021 Jonata Fenix