The 2019 Jonata La Sangre de Jonata Syrah from the Santa Ynez Valley in California showcases the potential of Ballard Canyon for producing high-quality Syrah wines. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, is crafted by Jonata and is sealed with a cork.

Decanter awarded this wine a score of 96, describing it as "inky" and "brooding." This reviewer noted the wine's complex bouquet, combining "cured meat, pungent dried herbs, tobacco leaf, and pepper with wild blueberry, forest, black olive, and elusive violet." The palate is dense and concentrated, evolving from blueberry to mulberry, with layers of earth and a hint of orange peel. Decanter suggests giving the wine some air to let the mid-palate power unwind, ultimately deeming the results "quite stunning."

James Suckling gave this wine an impressive score of 97, highlighting its aromas of "forest berries with some subtle cloves," along with notes of "fresh thyme and sage." The wine is described as having a full to medium body with "very fine tannins" and elements of "crushed stone and herbs." Additionally, it carries hints of "spicy dark chocolate." Suckling suggests that the wine can be enjoyed now or held for future aging.

Jeb Dunnuck also rated the 2019 La Sangre de Jonata at 97 points, noting its composition of 91% Syrah, 6% Petite Sirah, and 3% Viognier. Dunnuck described the wine's dense purple hue and "stunning blueberry and blackberry fruits intermixed with awesome graphite, ground pepper, liquid violet, and iron-like aromas and flavors." He praised its full-bodied and concentrated nature, calling it "stunningly pure" with a "finish that won't quit." Dunnuck suggests the wine will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and has the potential for two decades of longevity.

Vinous, through Antonio Galloni, also rated this wine 97 points, describing it as "bright, floral and full of energy." Galloni appreciates the wine's finesse and silkiness, noting a shift from its previously forbidding nature in youth. He recommends giving the wine a few years in the cellar for optimal enjoyment, ultimately calling it "all class."

Overall, the 2019 Jonata La Sangre de Jonata Syrah is highly praised across reviews for its complexity, depth, and aging potential, reflecting the excellence of Ballard Canyon's terroir.