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Rusack Vineyards

1819 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, CA 93463
805-688-1278
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Ranked #2 of 18 activities in Solvang
Type: Wineries
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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We enjoyed a ride through the country to get here. Beautiful grounds. Nice patio for picnicking or sipping wine. Good value for tasting and you can keep the glass. Worth the trip!

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This is probably one of the most scenic vineyards in the Santa Ynez valley. Absolutely perfect place to sit outside and taste the wines. The reds are just great. And the Sauvignon Blanc is perfect - one of my favorites.

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Ontario, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We visited at least 6 wineries on our two day trip to Solvang and this one turned out to be our favorite. The setting is really nice and there is a loveley porch patio area where we relaxed. I believe it was 8 dollars for 6 tastings, which was also one of the better prices. The whites are smooth and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013 via mobile

Sitting area is gorgeous and relaxing but 375ml ok wine over priced at $30-$45 a 375ml bottle. Pourers can be dismissive and uninviting. I won't return.

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Stilwell, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Rusack has a number of very good wines. But we also came for a picnic lunch of their beautiful deck overlooking the vineyard. The deck is built under large shade trees. It's a great great setting.

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Pasadena, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

This place was very busy this weekend; it was standing room only. They also seemed to be having some technical issues with the register. So, I'm not sure this is a fair review, but with that being said: I give 2 stars for service due to the hosts being unfriendly and inattentive (again with the caveat that it was really... More

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Bakersfield
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Wasnt blown away with the wines...not bad, but nothing special...servers were the least friendly on the trip, not rude, just not amazing. Great spot to open a bottle, bring a lunch and relax on their beautiful patio under the oak trees and have a relaxing lunch...

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

The drive is excellent, the wine even better. Surreal setting: quiet & sublime. Wine is by far one of, if not the best, the Valley has to offer. I'd ship a case home if I were you!

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Wonderful views perfect for a picnic with outdoor seating! Staff was very wonderful. Wines were one of my husbands favorite.

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Escondido, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We stopped in for some wine tasting in June, 2012 while on a "girls road trip". The grounds and views are beautiful. The wines are okay. The pours are poor. But we enjoyed sitting out on the deck, taking in the sights and just enjoying the evening.

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