Ballard Road

Once & Future Wines

Oakley Road Vineyard Mataro 2017

I really enjoyed this bottle. It evolved steadily, improving, over a few hours. I had it on pizza night but it could easily pair well with heartier fare. Enjoy now or over the next 5+ years. — 5 months ago

Shay liked this

Felton Road

Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2023

Great from first sip — 9 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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Laura liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Ballard Canyon Trousseau 2022

Light garnet color. Very interesting nose and palate of red fruits, rose petals, dried herbs, black tea, bergamot and sweet baking spices. Hint of eucalyptus on the long, complex and earthy finish. Smooth tannins. Lively, bright and very well balanced. Nice concentration for a light bodied wine. Excellent! — a year ago

Paul, Tom and 1 other liked this

d'Arenberg

The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Big, juicy, the Cabernet character is there, some minty notes along with the wood. Good length just lacks structure and finesse for a classic Cabernet. — 5 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Originals Ballard Canyon Syrah 2017

Syrah contestant for blind wine tasting! — 5 years ago

James, Jeffrey and 1 other liked this

St. Amant Winery

The Road Less Traveled Tempranillo 2015

Fruit Bomb; 1st Place tonight; we win again, we are winners 3 events in a row.... — 6 years ago

Herman Story

On The Road Grenache 2018

100% Grenache from Paso … 15.9% ABV 💪🏼 — 6 months ago

Paul, Austin and 7 others liked this

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! — 8 months ago

Jim Powers
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Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this

River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

2022 vintage of this reserve Chardonnay. Notes of vanilla, pineapple and lemon. Smooth and easy on the palate. Delicious with pork tenderloin dinner! — 9 months ago

Trione Vineyards & Winery

River Road Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Crisp acidity and vibrant passionfruit notes make it a wild ride through sun-soaked vineyards. This isn’t your safe, predictable white wine—it’s a bold reminder to embrace life’s untamed spirit. — 9 months ago

Ted, Jose and 2 others liked this

Ferren Wines

Frei Road Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Shay A
9.4

This 2017 is less opulent, more compact, and tightly coiled compared to the 2016. Because of that, I followed this wine over two days.

On day one, this was tart and tangy…almost steely and too powerful. Day two saw this blossom and expand on the palate. The tart/tangy vibe is still there but it’s accompanied by a deep richness. Everything about this Chardonnay is lemon driven…lemon oil, lemon scone, powdered lemon tart bar, especially on the nose. There is a nervy vein of acidity at the core carrying notes of pineapple and white peach, but never pushed too far to the ripe side. One of those wines that retains freshness with the richness. If popping now, decant 1-2hrs or hold another few years, and enjoy the 2016 before opening this 2017!
— 4 years ago

Ira, Joshua and 25 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Combe Pet' Nat Ballard Canyon Trousseau 2018

Casey Curbow
9.1

A cleanly expression of fruit and oaty lees. — 6 years ago

Gerald Montoya
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Gerald, LM and 26 others liked this
Gerald Montoya

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Serious petnat. Deep and enjoyable
9.0

Canyon Road

California Cabernet Sauvignon

I love the red blend, and Merlot. — 6 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — 7 months ago

Jay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Beckmen Vineyards

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah 2021

Tasting the ‘22 vintage. Ballard Canyon’s best. Beautiful Syrah. — 8 months ago

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

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.

Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Paul J
9.3

Happy Father’s Day! PnP’d. Very similar to previous notes. Very enjoyable but restrained on the nose and palate. Lovely texture and depth. Amarone characteristics. — 3 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Shay, Tom and 4 others liked this

J. Lohr

Tower Road Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2017

Really tasty and smooth. Monthly pick we had with mom and Cali. — 5 years ago

Jolie-Laide Wines

Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris

Waited a few years to drink the 2017 and it’s even better than I remembered. In times like these it’s important to savor the floral bouquet and stone fruit deliciousness of this wine and essentials like Clorox bleach. — 6 years ago

Sandra Sicular
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Erin and Paul liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Trade you a SQN for your clorox!