El Alma De Jonata

Jonata Winery

El Alma de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Franc Blend 2011

Dark peppery fruit. Lush with black cherry. Good balance. Delicious — 7 days ago

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Alma Rosa

El Jabali Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Nose: Côte d’Or nose. Hint of elegant wood. White flowers.

Palate: sweet oak. Not oaky. Great fruit. Apple. Citrus. Lacks a bit of verve. Acidity on finish.

Jj Knox $46 less 10% if you do a btg.
— 6 months ago

Jonata Winery

Flor Ballard Canyon Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2022

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. — 9 months ago

Beth Zitzman
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Alma Rosa

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

California tasting, v cherry, v sta Rita hills — 2 months ago

Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Dark complex blend. Lots of different varietals and muddled coffee, cherry, dark fruit flavors. — 4 months ago

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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. — 9 months 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.

Alma Terra

Ponte Rias Baixas Albariño

Sharp aromas of flowers, pine and pineapple makes this distinctive Albariño from a single vineyard by the Rias Baixas region in Galicia, Spain to differentiate from others. Falls on the dry side and does not have a lingering long finish. A perfect companion on any seafood pairing. — 9 months ago

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Bellavista

Alma Gran Cuvée Franciacorta Brut White Blend

90 % Chardonnay, 10 % Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco.
Traditional Champagne method with 36 months on the lees.
Golden green in colour.
Bread dough, lemon, green apples flowers and a touch of toastiness. Firm acidity with a fine creamy mousse.
Vittorio Moretti bought the property in the 1970s.
His first vintage in 1979 was made with the idea of having his own wine to drink with friends.
Let’s all agree that we need a friend like that.
— 4 months ago

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Jonata Winery

Tierra Santa Ynez Valley Sangiovese 2021

Smoky!

Want a reason to try some California Sangiovese?

There ya be. As it opens the fruit just seems to erupt- and all the while the smoke just kicks back, feet up, waiting.

Just outstanding.
— 7 months ago

Beth Zitzman
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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. — 9 months ago

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