Central Coast Wine-Harvest Winemaker Dinner Event - Featuring Rusack Winery

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café Proudly Presents

Rusack Winery - Winemaker Dinner

October 9, 2008 – 6 pm

    We are pleased to announce this special dinner introducing Rusack Winery.  Rusack was established in 1995 by Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack with a commitment to creating world-class wines. 

     John and Helen Falcones’ decision to join Rusack was prompted in large part by their desire to get “back to hand crafting wines” and their belief that Santa Barbara County is now one of the best places for a small-production winery to live up to its potential for producing great wines. “With its diversity of microclimates and soil, Santa Barbara County has the potential to equal the reputation of the world’s finest winemaking regions,”

     John Falcone notes. “Rusack is dedicated to producing world-class wines, and this is a great opportunity to make the great wines that I know this area can produce.”  When they acquired the property, Geoff and Alison Rusack invested in a complete upgrade of the winemaking facilities, installing the most up-to-date equipment. The owners’ vision is for Rusack to offer a limited production of ultra-premium wines that will appeal to connoisseurs. According to Geoff Rusack, “With us quality must be our first priority.”  Reservations are required for this limited seating event. $125pp all inclusive (includes tax & gratuity).

A new tasting experience – a fun and unique opportunity to educate your palette – Thursday at 5 p.m.  $15 per person ($5 discount for wine club members) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

August 21 § South African Tasting Journey

September 18 § Syrah Tasting Journey

October 23 § Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley Tasting Journey

November 20 § Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills Tasting Journey

December 18 § Cabernet Sauvignons Tasting Journey

Rub elbows with Central Coast winemakers as they present 5 selected wines every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m.  $15 per person ($5 discounts for wine club members) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

November 5 § Bridlewood Winery

December 3 § River Bench Winery