The 2021 Jonata **La Sangre de Jonata** is a powerful, polished Syrah blend that shows ripe black and blue fruit, black olive, pepper, and a distinctly savory streak of earth, truffle, and smoked-meat character. It’s full-bodied, but the texture is notably silky and seamless, with fine-grained tannins and a long, dark-fruited finish. Ballard Canyon’s warm richness and cool-climate spice come through clearly, giving it both depth and lift. The wine feels more Côte-Rôtie-inspired than typical California Syrah, with that floral-meaty complexity layered over dense fruit.

Serve it with grilled lamb, roasted mushrooms, or a pepper-crusted ribeye.