Blackjack Ranch, Allusion, Santa Barbara County

Blackjack Ranch · California › Santa Barbara County › United States of America

Red · Red Bordeaux Blend
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LWIN 1586125
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91 /100
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11
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Taster #8210 · Mar 21, 2026
90/100
Opened and poured to a bright garnet/red coloring. Initially fresh on the palate with hints of raspberry and cherry followed by thyme and rosemary. Full-bodied but balanced and smooth. unfortunately it began fading after about an hour.
2007 vintage
Taster #5631 · Mar 18, 2023
96/100
Amazing wine paired excelled with a filet and fresh vegetables. Allow to breath a little to enhance its fullness
2015 vintage
Taster #7929 · Feb 4, 2022
93/100
Had this again and WOW for the 2nd time. Let this breath at least for 30 min. Big bold flavor of cherry and berries. Flavor spikes with a long smooth finish. Great value for the money.
2015 vintage
Taster #9153 · Nov 4, 2021
92/100
Very enjoyable. Little musty on the nose. Berry forward and aft. Touch of strawberry with the cherry & raspberry. Clean finish. Cork was going so glad I opened.
2015 vintage
Taster #6474 · Dec 18, 2020
Nose of black cherry black raspberry black tea touch of vanilla touch of cherry blueberry on tongue opens up as tannins evolve to rosemary black current white pepper black tea.
2015 vintage
Taster #7929 · Aug 1, 2020
89/100
WOW! surprising bold flavor! Loved it!!
2015 vintage
Taster #2820 · Jan 7, 2016
90/100
Pleasantly surprised as the body was more full than I would have expected from earlier posts--although now the wine is on 9 years.
2007 vintage
Taster #8639 · Jan 1, 2016
92/100
Very nice wine. Aged nicely. Quite fruity, but still tannic. Well balanced.
2007 vintage
Taster #6502 · Feb 3, 2015
91/100
WOW this one was a pleasant surprise. We really like this one.
2007 vintage
Taster #0059 · Dec 6, 2012
Drinking well, loads of fruit still, wood too.
2007 vintage
Taster #0059 · Sep 23, 2012
90/100
Almost no nose. Restrained black cherry on the palate. The strength of this wine is on the mid-palate. Good mouth feel with friendly tannins. Medium bodied with a light but lingering finish. No Cali fruit bomb here. Very very easy drinking.
2007 vintage
Taster #0650 · Apr 25, 2012
89/100
Balanced but jus a little bit too thin. Goodbasic drinking wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #1164 · Sep 6, 2011
84/100
Jammy from start to finish. A pleasantly fruit-forward wine with hints of black cherry and smoke. Adequate structure, although a stronger tannic profile would offer more balance to the fruit. Not a stellar wine, but extremely pleasant, and quite versatile in terms of food pairings.
2007 vintage