Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Rusack

Rusack Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Rusack Vineyards Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah hails from the picturesque Santa Barbara County in the USA. Produced by Rusack Vineyards, known for their commitment to quality, this Syrah is a standout in the Ballard Canyon appellation. The estate vineyards benefit from the region's unique microclimate, featuring warm days and cool nights. The winemaking involves meticulous attention, with hand-harvested grapes and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a robust Syrah with bold flavors of dark berries, pepper, and hints of smoke. This wine showcases the terroir of Ballard Canyon, presenting a harmonious balance, structured tannins, and a lingering, memorable finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rusack Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah is a bold and balanced expression of Syrah.Intense aromas of ripe red fruit, black pepper and sweet spice mingle on the nose, while the palate bursts with flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate and clove. The finish is long and elegant, with a lingering hint of plum and tobacco.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Rusack

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Review