Rusack Vineyards
Reserve Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Way better than I was expecting. Tons of herbs and spice. Definitely get the oak but very well integrated with the fruit. Fantastic Pinot.
Way better than I was expecting. Tons of herbs and spice. Definitely get the oak but very well integrated with the fruit. Fantastic Pinot.
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2018
Last of my Rusack bottles. One of my fav's from the Santa Barbera/Ynez area. This is all sassafras, cherries and integrated oak in the nose. Lovely. Smooth palate of juicy bing cherries, hint of black licorice and a bit of sweet oak. Nice acidity rounds it out. Ymmy!
Last of my Rusack bottles. One of my fav's from the Santa Barbera/Ynez area. This is all sassafras, cherries and integrated oak in the nose. Lovely. Smooth palate of juicy bing cherries, hint of black licorice and a bit of sweet oak. Nice acidity rounds it out. Ymmy!
Oct 16th, 2014
Good nose, thin body & smooth finish
Good nose, thin body & smooth finish
Jul 16th, 2020
Strawberries crushed granite and black pepper on the nose. There is a dry velvety mouth feel the palate finishes with dried strawberries.
Strawberries crushed granite and black pepper on the nose. There is a dry velvety mouth feel the palate finishes with dried strawberries.
Dec 9th, 2019Subtle nose, thin body, berry- mostly strawberry, nice finish.
Subtle nose, thin body, berry- mostly strawberry, nice finish.
Hugely fuity, oakey, and vanilla. Not my style. Many people will love this.
Hugely fuity, oakey, and vanilla. Not my style. Many people will love this.
Nov 24th, 2017There's just something special about Santa Barbara County wines imho.
There's just something special about Santa Barbara County wines imho.
Jul 29th, 2017Seemed a bit harsh and highly alcoholic. Rather big and muscular for a Pinot.
Seemed a bit harsh and highly alcoholic. Rather big and muscular for a Pinot.
Nov 15th, 2016
Awesome Pinot from Santa Rita Hills
Awesome Pinot from Santa Rita Hills
Mar 11th, 2015