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White
2011 Rusack Chardonnay Reserve
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2008
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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vitroman Likes this wine: 86 points
June 26, 2022 - Somewhat oxidized but was drinkable. The color was like honey.
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ihavezinned wrote: 88 points
June 23, 2013 - nose of toasted oak, myer lemon, clove
palate of lemon, clove, w/bitter grapefruit on the long finish
well made, but not my cup o' wine - too much oak for me -
DDS wine lover Likes this wine: 92 points
April 26, 2013 - That is one terrific Chardonnay. Immediately tasted butterscotch undertones. Great balance between acidity and fruit. They've done a great job with this wine.
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points
April 22, 2013 - Sharp mid-green gold; Chardonnay nose, minerals, light oak which intensifies with more air; round, ripe (14.4 alc.), good varietal flavor, long fruity finish. w/grilled halibut.
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By Elaine Chukan Brown
7/22/2015 (link)(Rusack, Reserve Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Santa Barbara's Stunning 2011s (Jul 2013) (link)(Rusack Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2012, IWC Issue #165 (link)(Rusack Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/4/2013 (link) 91 points(Rusack Chardonnay Reserve) Bright light canary yellow color; appealing, tart pear, white jasmine, light vanilla nose; ripe, rich, vanilla, ripe lemon palate with density, balanced for a ripe style, with good acidity; medium-plus finish 91+ points (14.2% alcohol; pH 3.2; barrel selection of the best 12-20 barrels)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Rusack
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1 (6%)
- Consumed 15 (94%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 3 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay
- DesignationReserve
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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