Best Vineyard Deck in Santa Barbara County
Looking for a place to relax with stellar wine and enjoy lovely vineyard views? One of our favorite wineries in Santa Ynez Valley is Rusack Vineyards, a boutique winery and vineyard nestled among the rolling hills of Ballard Canyon just outside Los Olivos.
On this estate, they grow Syrah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Merlot and Petit Verdot. They also source Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from vineyards in the neighboring appellations of Sta. Rita Hills (including Mt. Carmel and John Sebastiano) and Santa Maria Valley (including Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills).
But the most special wines are those made from vineyards on Santa Catalina Island, where the Rusacks grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The cool-climate and unique terroir of the island makes some really crisp and earthy wines, with balanced fruit flavor and acidity. These are the only vineyards on Catalina Island, making the wines some of the most exclusive in California. Catalina Wine Mixer, anyone?
There are many wine choices at Rusack; they make great wine at all price points. You can create your own tasting flight of the various wine styles, and the staff will expertly guide you through the selections. Rusack is one of the few wineries open in Ballard Canyon, and the terrace deck, garden and lounge offer sweeping views of the canyon
This Article was originally published on Cali Coast Wine Country
