Red
Rusack Estate Zinfandel (Ballard Canyon)
Ballard Canyon · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Zinfandel
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ballard Canyon · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Ballard Canyon / Central Coast / California
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro · churrasco · queijos maduros · ensopados · massas com molho vermelho
Rated vintages
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201492 pts
The historic Santa Cruz Island Zinfandel clone excels more at the Rusacks' Ballard Canyon estate than their Catalina Island vineyard. Deep strawberry and red plum aromas mesh with cinnamon, mace and a touch of earth on the nose. There's enough tannic grip to show elegance, with…
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201390 pts
From century-old grapevines found on Santa Cruz Island, this bottling offers concentrated raspberry and a touch of strawberry, lifted by eucalyptus and lavender notes. The palate is enlivening, with tight cranberry fruit, elderflower and pencil-lead flavors.