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| Rusack | Solvang, CA 93463 |
www.RusackVineyards.com
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1819 Ballard Canyon Road Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-1278 Fax : 805 686-1508 Email: info@RusackVineyards.com
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Rusack was established in 1995 by Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack with a commitment to creating world-class wines. 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 viticuluturist 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." |
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Winemaker John and Helen Falcone John and Helen Falcone, the winemaker and assistant winemaker at Rusack, occupy a unique niche as one of the few husband and wife winemaking teams in California's wine industry. Born into an Italian winemaking family, John started his wine odyssey at age 19, working for his uncle at The Monterey Vineyard. Prior to joining Rusack, John worked for many years in the Napa Valley, including a position as head winemaker at Atlas Peak Vineyards. Helen Falcone also worked in the Napa wine industry holding the positions of assistant winemaker at Chimney Rock Winery and Codorniu Napa wineries. The Falcones’ decision to join Rusack Vineyards was prompted in large part by their desire to "get back to hand-crafting wines" and their belief that Santa Barbara County is now one of the best places for a small-production winery to live up to its potential for producing great wines. |
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2007 Sauvignon Blanc
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Regular as of 02/27 |
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