Jonata Fenix 2016

JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml

JONATA Fenix 2016 is a Merlot-led Bordeaux-style estate blend from Ballard Canyon, combining four classic varieties in a concentrated, structured expression of the vintage.

Vintage Character

Excellent conditions favoured Bordeaux varieties. Merlot achieved near-perfect spring fruit set, while clean fruit was harvested over three weeks before the September 25 heat spell, producing a dark, rich and focused wine.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Blackberry, elderberry, loam, cacao, graphite and baking spice lead into dense layers of black and red fruit, fine chalky tannins and a long, graceful finish.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Braised short ribs, Venison, Aged hard cheese.

Winemaking & Maturation

The official sheet records 615 cases produced. Merlot leads at 58%, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; no vinification, maturation or alcohol details are stated.

Winery Background

Established in 1998, JONATA farms an estate in Ballard Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley. Its certified-organic vineyards are planted largely on Careaga sand, with Matt Dees leading winemaking and E. Stanley Kroenke serving as sole owner since 2008.

JONATA: First recorded 1998 · 33.99 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact official 2016 vintage sheet verified.
• 58% Merlot-led Bordeaux blend.
• Ballard Canyon estate wine.
• Limited production of 615 cases.

Product Information

• Producer: JONATA
• Type: Red Bordeaux-style blend
• Country: United States
• Region: California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley
• Appellation: Ballard Canyon AVA
• Vintage: 2016
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml?

Choose it for a powerful yet focused Merlot-led expression combining ripe dark fruit, savoury complexity and fine chalky structure.

Who is JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking premium, full-bodied California Bordeaux-style blends.

What is JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml?

Fenix is JONATA's Merlot-led Bordeaux-style red blend, produced from its estate in California's Ballard Canyon appellation.

What grapes are in JONATA Fenix 2016?

It contains 58% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

What does JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml taste like?

JONATA Fenix 2016 750ml offers blackberry, elderberry, loam, cacao, graphite and baking spice; Dense black and red fruit with fine, chalky tannins and focused structure; Long and graceful with persistent fruit and tannin.