Ballard Lane

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. — 3 days ago

Tom, Bob and 19 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Whitehall Lane

Leonardini Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Lovely, albeit typical Napa Cab with deep berry and vanilla notes. Not much tannin or complexity. — 2 months ago

Whitehall Lane

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot blended in. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black berry/currant/cherry with additional notes of dried figs and tobacco. Dark fruit also on the palate with hints of dark chocolate, plums, roasted nuts, sweet spices and earth. Lovely hint of graphite on the long finish. Full bodied but so savory well balanced. Velvety tannins. Thanks for sharing this one during Super Bowl LIX, Mark S! — 16 days ago

Paul and Bob liked this

Kapcsándy Family Winery

Estate Cuvée State Lane Vineyard Merlot Blend 2019

Relative to when I had this a year ago, the wine has developed slightly, perhaps gaining a little more density and body while shedding some of the crazy floral / violet aromas - while not heavy it’s certainly is medium body leaning toward full body. On the nose lovely casis and herbs (leaning toward the savory side but very well layered and fragrant). While this wine has no hard edges I believe it needs a few more years in bottle to really come together - it’s got great stuffing and just needs more time — 24 days ago

Ira liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Grenache 2012

12/2025. After 12 years it drank very well. Nice flavor and a smooth finish. — 2 months ago

Ted, Raul and 1 other liked this

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. — 4 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. — a month ago

Ted, Ruud and 8 others liked this

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

ちょっとお高いカリフォルニアのCS。うきうき税込4680円の2016年もの。うーん❤️、ボルドー信者には無理かも知れませんが、個人的にはかなりの高級感。香り、凝縮感、アフターすべて申し分ないです。
#ワイン
— 2 months ago

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