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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 day ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Beckmen Vineyards

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah 2023

En
9.2

Not a Syrah but a Grenache blanc. Good skin contact that was gifted to Hailey. — 3 months 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. — 2 days ago

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Jonata Winery

El Desafio de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon

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. — 25 days ago

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Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 4 months ago

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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. — 25 days ago

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Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

2019 vintage. Jonata's entry-level red juice. Not too shabby. Everything, including the kitchen sink, they make on the red side included. 01.29.25. — 25 days ago

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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. — 2 months ago

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Rusack Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve Syrah

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, dark chocolate and spice box. Velvety Syrah- black and blue fruit on the palate, vanilla and chocolate on the finish.

🏅93 Points - Vinous
🏅90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
— 6 months ago

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