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2008 Rusack Vineyards Syrah Ballard Canyon Estate Santa Barbara County
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2008 Rusack Vineyards Syrah Ballard Canyon Estate Santa Barbara County

Producer: Rusack Vineyards
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley

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89(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2010

($36; includes 12% petite sirah) Opaque purple. Smoky, oak-spiced aromas of blackberry and musky herbs, with a building mocha note. Ripe, palate-coating red and dark berry compote flavors are complicated by notes of smoke and bitter chocolate, with a refreshing kick of acidity coming up late. Tannins build with air, which suggests that this could use a little time. The finish repeats the bitter chocolate and vanilla qualities and closes on a gently sweet note.

91 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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