Jonata Winery
La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!
I’ve been fortunate to try a few Jonata wines over the last few months and I am a believer. They have all been absolutely killer. This Syrah is so young. It was only open 30mins and it needed another few hours. Meaty...beef jerky mainly. Small bit of iron, but not as much as WA state Syrahs. Mid palate was large and in charge, with a fruit forward finish. Will be awesome in 5-7yrs!
Another great last minute gathering at the storage facility!
I’ve been fortunate to try a few Jonata wines over the last few months and I am a believer. They have all been absolutely killer. This Syrah is so young. It was only open 30mins and it needed another few hours. Meaty...beef jerky mainly. Small bit of iron, but not as much as WA state Syrahs. Mid palate was large and in charge, with a fruit forward finish. Will be awesome in 5-7yrs!
Give this another 2-3yrs and I think this is a 9.4-9.5 wine. Aromatics alone are worth the price of entry. Smoked brisket, teriyaki Jerky, black peppercorn, and rhubarb pie. A balance between savory and funky Syrah style with a dash of spicy red fruit to add complexity. Iron, bacon fat and herbaceous notes accompany ripe black cherries and fig. Great stuff.
Give this another 2-3yrs and I think this is a 9.4-9.5 wine. Aromatics alone are worth the price of entry. Smoked brisket, teriyaki Jerky, black peppercorn, and rhubarb pie. A balance between savory and funky Syrah style with a dash of spicy red fruit to add complexity. Iron, bacon fat and herbaceous notes accompany ripe black cherries and fig. Great stuff.
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2019
Jonata 2014 la Sangre de Jonata syrah. At 150 a bottle, it is damn good. I am loving this juicy red Syrah with my fluffy brownie. The chocolate really accents the flavors. I really can’t give a full honest review with all the chocolate in my mouth. But I did have a few sips before the brownie. It had a lovely floral bouquet of lavender. There were great notes of cherry, blackberry, and spice.  and then give me a burst of chocolate and graphite. Not bitter at all but more earthy. This is a robust Syrah!!!! There is a very dry finish. I love this wine. Well worth 150 bucks. 
Jonata 2014 la Sangre de Jonata syrah. At 150 a bottle, it is damn good. I am loving this juicy red Syrah with my fluffy brownie. The chocolate really accents the flavors. I really can’t give a full honest review with all the chocolate in my mouth. But I did have a few sips before the brownie. It had a lovely floral bouquet of lavender. There were great notes of cherry, blackberry, and spice.  and then give me a burst of chocolate and graphite. Not bitter at all but more earthy. This is a robust Syrah!!!! There is a very dry finish. I love this wine. Well worth 150 bucks. 
Jul 18th, 2022
Jeb 99,
Peeps need to drink more Jonata.
Jeb 99,
Peeps need to drink more Jonata.
Very good! 97% Syrah & 3% Viognier; ripe, dark, black fruits, tannins are mellow, easy drinking! Jeb @ WA gave 97 points; 95+ any day, anytime is about right. Cheers!🍷
Very good! 97% Syrah & 3% Viognier; ripe, dark, black fruits, tannins are mellow, easy drinking! Jeb @ WA gave 97 points; 95+ any day, anytime is about right. Cheers!🍷
Apr 6th, 2017
