The 2009 Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard is another striking wine from Rusack. Plums, dark cherries, cinnamon, mint and flowers wrap around the palate in this fleshy, generous Pinot. A persistent vein of minerality frames the fruit all the way through to the exceptional, polished finish. The 50% new oak barrels are very nicely integrated. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. I was very impressed with the Chardonnays and Pinots I tasted from Rusack. The Syrahs appear to be works in progress, but given the level of the best wines here, I see no reason why they can’t be of similar quality. Hopefully that will happen sooner rather than later.Tel. (805) 688-1278; info@rusackvineyards.com