Rusack 2011 Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
This is a good wine, but it's not on a par with previous vintages, which probably was the result of the unusually cool summer. The wine tastes simple, with delicious but one-dimensional licorice, sweet, softened cola and blackberry jam flavors.
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Price$36,Buy Now
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DesignationBallard Canyon Estate Reserve
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published12/31/2013
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