Luscher Ballard

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! — 4 days 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. — a month 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.

Jonata Winery

El Desafio de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Light-medium body but with more stuffing than encountered in the previous 6-7 vintages. Unanticipated frontal-palate richness. Expected, back-end, oomph without massive tannins. Pretty without being precious. Would love to throw this ringer in a Napa and/or BDX tasting. Phenomenal without the cloying weight of the usual suspects. Best Cabernet Sauvignon effort I’ve had from this winery. 01.29.25. — 2 months ago

Ruud, Daniel and 14 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend

Great wine at a great price. Delicious — 3 days ago

Shay, Sharon and 1 other liked this

Beckmen Vineyards

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah 2021

Tasting the ‘22 vintage. Ballard Canyon’s best. Beautiful Syrah. — 3 days ago

Jonata Winery

Flor Ballard Canyon Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

The Jonata “Flor” is a damn good reason to fall back in love with Sauvignon Blanc (wish a dash of Semillon). Fresh and crisp yet lush and silky- all at the same time. And it evolves. From the nose to every bit of the palate, the “Flor” is a masterpiece. — a month ago

Beth Zitzman
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Stolpman Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Grenache 2012

12/2025. After 12 years it drank very well. Nice flavor and a smooth finish. — 4 months ago

Ted, Raul and 1 other liked this

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. — 24 days ago

Jake, Tom and 3 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Stolpman never fails! Downed this vintage with a meatball sub. Not overly grippy, the Sangiovese and Grenache do this wine wonders. Earthy berries, spice, and tar. Just delightful. — 22 days ago

Jonata Winery

Fenix Ballard Canyon Merlot Blend 2020

2020 vintage. Sleek with earth and blue fruit. Needed air/time. Light-medium body. 01.29.25. — 2 months ago

Ted, Ruud and 9 others liked this