Blend: 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Ageing: 60% new French oak, 40% twice used French oak.
“Classic example of JONATA’s red, black and green. Cacao, scorched earth and espresso bean. Dark and dusty. Cacao nibs. Chicory coffee. Dried figs. Herbal mint and sage. Like the other 2019 reds, this is defined by a
feeling that is dark and brooding, but so alluring. Classic merlot nose. Powerful and chalky. So persistent with good density and force. Lifted and toasty. A bit reminiscent of the elegant 2014 in its tightness and structure, but in the end, it is a more powerful and complete blend. A bundle of energy for sure. Still tightly coiled, but ultimately perfectly endowed and balanced.” - Winemaker, Matt Dees
"I always love this cuvée, and the 2019 Fenix checks in as 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Lots of mulberries, redcurrants, black cherries, tobacco, leafy herbs, and tapenade are just some of the nuances here, and this fleshy, full-bodied, textured beauty has ripe, integrated tannins, a solid spine of freshness and acidity, and a great finish. Give it a few years and drink over the following decade or more." 94+ Jeb Dunnuck
