Rusack Vineyards

We came here on a Monday but the winery was full of people. Of course that makes it less enjoyable. They will not have the time to talk much. They were with the fermentation tanks right beside the testing room. The smell was very telling (good for me) and the windows let us see the lady steering the liquid. So, service was good and the wines are good as well. The deck is wonderful for picknicking. $18 for the flight is at the limit of reasonable but it is OK for my standards.

Stunningly beautiful pastoral setting. Bring a picnic lunch, relax, and enjoy the view with a bottle or a reasonably priced flight of wines. Listen to the birds and the gentle burbling of the fountain. Wear sneakers or heels, tie or tee shirt.
I was nonplussed when I asked for the cheese plate and was handed a lowbrow clamshell package, but its contents turned out to be exactly the right choice. This isn't a fancy restaurant that also serves wine--it's a vineyard. The cheeses, fruits, and nuts paired nicely with different wines in the flight.
One complaint, though...I'm ruined for any other winery from now on. Never gonna top this experience.

Wonderful location. They allow you to bring your own food, which we did. Beautiful place for a picnic. Wine was enjoyable but did not blow me away. Staff were a bit abrasive. Next time I might opt to drive to Los Olivos or Santa Ynez for a better tasting.

Great wine. $15 tasting for 5. Great views and scenery. Friendly and helpful staff.

I have a membership and they offer affordable options which is great! Their wines are great the staff has always been friendly to me. They have a small section for seating with dogs I just wish the entire outside area was dog friendly. The grounds are beautiful. I love visiting quicksilver ranch on my trips to Rusack as well. Take some snacks and have a bottle of wine it's a nice spot.

The wine is great and if you are looking for those great photo ops this is the place!

Beautiful vineyard and tasting room. There is outside seating area so you can buy a bottle and enjoy the views.

We found this place to have one of the best views in local winery area. The rose wine was a big hit with my Mom and I.

Good wine, wonderfully relaxing deck! Get your tasting and food sit on the deck to enjoy.

This is the best looking vineyard location I've ever seen and experienced. Amazing views of the hills on the horizon dotted with trees... perfect garden lining the drive. The balcony is perfect... set underneath these big old oak trees with superb canopy.

Man... they have this garden and grass area that is paradise. We got there at 11:15 AM before the lunch crowd hit and had the place all to ourselves. The birds were flying down and bathing in the birdbath. What a spectacle. Saw bluebirds... red birds... sparrows ... really cool. I don't even like birds.

Oh yeah, I guess they serve wine inside. We don't know.
We came for the VINEYARD.

We did buy a bottle for the road to show them our love.
They were nice people... I told them to LOOK OUT for Jeff's review.

I drove up 3 hours from Los Angeles... I would drive there again just to go to Rusacks and drink it all in.

(PS- I have to laugh at the people who expect the wine servers to be their best friends...please... bring your own friends next time)