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If you like big, deep, spicy Pinots that pack a punch, the new Rusack Pinot Noir Santa Barbara 2007 ($34.99) is the wine for you. Coming from the new superstar Pinot region of Santa Barbara (along with the culty Sea Smoke and the historic Sierra Madre), this tiny production wine is every bit as tasty as its neighbors yet costs 1/3 less than most of them. Rusack is traditionally a restaurant-only wine, but now is your chance to get in at retail cost. Order 6 or more bottles today and we’ll throw in FREE SHIPPING!
TASTES: This wine is packed with bright spicy flavors of strawberries, coffee, and caramel. Full-bodied, with mineral and pebble flavors that provide structure and a greater range of flavors that round out the finish with an elegance that goes on and on. 94 Points TWI
HISTORY: Rusack was established in 1995 by Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack with a commitment to creating world-class wines in Santa Barbara County. In the years since then, this dedication to quality has meant some dramatic changes at the winery. The most visible change is in the vineyard. Following the 2001 harvest, many of the original vines were pulled out and replanted under the guidance of viticulturist Hope Fidziura and winemaker John Falcone. Utilizing cutting edge technology and taking advantage of Ballard Canyon’s unique terroir, varieties to be grown were carefully chosen and limited to those clones best suited to the microclimate. Syrah, Sangiovese, and Sauvignon Blanc have been planted, along with smaller lots of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot to be blended into the renowned "Anacapa."
Some 75 years ago, Alison’s great-grandparents opened a ceramics factory on Santa Catalina Island, just off the southern California coast. There, the artisans became known for their beautiful pottery and exquisite decorative tiles and murals—all crafted entirely by hand. The Rusacks chose a Catalina tile to grace their label not only because they love the simple elegance and vibrant colors of these old designs, but also because of Catalina’s longstanding importance in their lives. |
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