Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah

9.218 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all.

Nose of black currants, cooked plums, oak, tobacco, licorice, earth, cocoa, spices, tar and wild flowers.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, dried figs, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice and eucalyptus.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley in California. Still young, but already delicious.

Spicy, entertaining and very yummy.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime, and will probably be even better the next day.

Had it blind and could not believe that it's a 12 year old.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Thank you Scott for sharing this with me.

A blend of Syrah with 1% Viognier.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100.

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all.

Nose of black currants, cooked plums, oak, tobacco, licorice, earth, cocoa, spices, tar and wild flowers.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, dried figs, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice and eucalyptus.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley in California. Still young, but already delicious.

Spicy, entertaining and very yummy.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime, and will probably be even better the next day.

Had it blind and could not believe that it's a 12 year old.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Thank you Scott for sharing this with me.

A blend of Syrah with 1% Viognier.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2022
Mike R
9.6

@Martin G Rivard - ever heard of this one - another winery I like

@Martin G Rivard - ever heard of this one - another winery I like

Sep 6th, 2015
Marty Winters

Hermitage-esque with new works fruit.

Hermitage-esque with new works fruit.

Dec 9th, 2014
Michael Larner

Very well done Syrah. Power and balanced, strong oak presence but gas plenty of herbs, dark fruits, and pepper. Long finish

Very well done Syrah. Power and balanced, strong oak presence but gas plenty of herbs, dark fruits, and pepper. Long finish

May 15th, 2014
john&stacy brilliantmistakewines

WoW!!!!

Apr 6th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Syrah with a touch of Viognier co fermented

Syrah with a touch of Viognier co fermented

Oct 14th, 2013
Justin Ryan

Vampirish

Vampirish

Aug 5th, 2014
Brendan Leary

Dark and rich developed nicely after an hour and decanted

Dark and rich developed nicely after an hour and decanted

Oct 28th, 2013
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.3

Mandi had this 9 years ago

Mandi had this 9 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2015
Kelly Cleary

Kelly had this 10 years ago

Kelly had this 10 years ago

Mar 7th, 2014