Established in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack, the 48 acre Ballard Canyon estate is planted with 17 acres of grapes. These 17 acres of vines are divided into small lots so that each can be managed to produce the best grapes possible. The wide variety of microclimates in the region, ranging from the wind-swept, misty hilltops of the Santa Rita Hills, to the diverse, fertile soils of the Santa Maria Valley, provide the opportunity to craft a selection of wines manifesting distinct flavor profiles, textures and aromas. Farmed in accordance with the Rusack team’s tireless commitment to quality, and crafted with unique care and finesse, these wines offer a Burgundian counterpart to the estate wines, with their bright acidity, silky texture, and a lingering finish you will not want to let go of.
