Reviews & Ratings

2008 Rusack Chardonnay "Santa Barbara County"

Winery: Rusack

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santa Barbara County"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Barbara County

State or country: CA

Price: $23

Cases produced: 2,228

KWG Score: 90.1 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 20, 2010

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chard opens with an attractive mild ripe Bartlett pear bouquet with a hint of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and well balanced between its fruit, acidity, and oak. The flavor profile is a tasty pear and gentle oak blend. There is also a hint of tangerine and lime and the background. The finish is dry and quite pleasant. This Chard would be a nice match for chicken cordon bleu. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The distinctive flavors from the cool Northern and Western extremes of Santa Barbara County came together in this bottle. Here, our love of blending has resulted in a marriage of exceptional fruit aromas with carefully balanced acidity, capturing the best qualities of the area. Honeydew melon, Asian pear, orange blossom as well as citrus notes are highlighted in this appealingly crisp white wine.

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