Ballard Lane

Merry Edwards

Olivet Lane Pinot Noir 2022

Somm David T
9.1

Again decent and this was less extracted than I remember them.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025.
— a month ago

Juan, Paul and 7 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

[Tasted on May 2, 2025 at answer in Nashville with Jay]

Black cherry, mulberry and mandarin orange fruit, with black tea and violet notes.
— a month ago

Dave, Jean-Philip and 3 others liked this

Limerick Lane

Syrah Grenache 2012

Got better as it opened up, but some rough edges — 2 months ago

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Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

A blend of about 50% Syrah, rest Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Cab Franc, Sangiovese, Viognier & Merlot. Deep inky Ruby color with complex aromas of dark fruit, spice, almonds and wet earth. On the palate blackberry, currant and raspberry flavors, soft tannins on a long finish ending with leather, pepper, smoke and oak tones. Very Nice, a beauty. — 3 months ago

Jake, Tom and 3 others liked this

Kapcsándy Family Winery

Estate Cuvée State Lane Vineyard Merlot Blend 2016

Ron R
9.5

I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet. — a month ago

Juan, Tom and 28 others liked this
Jay Kline

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@Ron R I find this to be often the case with really great producers.
Paul K

Paul K

@Ron R love this juice! Get your hands on the ‘13 and ‘14 if you can. So delicious!
Ron R

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Will do, @Paul K. Paul T put me onto this. I appreciated the tip… 👊🏾

Rusack Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah 2019

Sweet oak, black and blue fruits, and finally some spice and structure from the dollop of Petite Sirah, solid balance, needs more cellaring to soften the structure, very good Central Coast Syrah! — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — 4 months ago

Tom, Bob and 21 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — a month ago

Jay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Beckmen Vineyards

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah 2021

Tasting the ‘22 vintage. Ballard Canyon’s best. Beautiful Syrah. — 2 months ago