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Rudd 2002 Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
Wow, what a fantastic wine. Bursts open with scads of fine French oak, cedar and char, with a rôti quality riding high over the cherries, cassis and white chocolate. So good, it’s scary. Rich, long, powerful in cassis and cherry fruit, yet wonderfully firm and tannic, this wine is fabulous now, but will easily improve through 2015 and possible beyond.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Rudd 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $75
Classic Oakville, detailed and refined, powerful in fruit and tannins; assertive and authoritative, yet manages to be graceful and elegant. A fulfilling wine, balanced and harmonious. Clearly has the stuffing to enjoy a ripe old age. Drink now through 2015.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
Rudd 2004 *Barrel Sample* Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
92–94 Very young and tannic, and crisp with acids as well as heavily oaked. Rich, sweet core of black cherry, mocha and cassis fruit. Thick, huge, should age very well.
— S.H.
(8/1/2004)
Rudd 2003 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $125
Made in a very ripe, almost in-your-face style, with flamboyant blackberry pie and cassis flavors veering into rum-soaked raisins and prunes. Defines size and power rather than elegance; a brawny, slightly hot wine that nonetheless is compellingly good to drink.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
Rudd 2000 Estate Red Wine (Oakville)
- $100
A notable success for the vintage, Rudd’s Estate offering does display slightly herbal characteristics, but amply compensates for that with plenty of lush, rich fruit. Oak-imparted toast and supple tannins frame ripe berry flavors that extend through the finish. Drink now–2010.
— J.C.
(5/1/2004)
Rudd 2000 Jericho Canyon Vineyard Red Wine (Napa Valley)
- $100
Smooth and velvety, with rich aromas and flavors of toast and cassis that glide elegantly across the palate. The tannins are soft and the acids seem low, making it attractive to drink now
— J.C.
(5/1/2004)
Rudd 1998 Chardonnay (Carneros)
- $35
The fragrant and flavorful nose’s butter, lychee and banana aromas create an alluring opening. Pink grapefruit and tropical fruit flavors accent a sweetly spicy, baked-apple mouth that has medium weight and a nice texture. The wine finishes dry and nutty, with moderate length. Smoky and lush, it’s ready to drink tonight.
— W.E.
(7/1/2001)
Rudd 2003 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $28
An oaky, hearty wine that in many ways wants to be Chardonnay. The nose exudes fresh-cut wood, while the flavor profile is all about buttered toast, apple and peach. Stylistically, it’s California all the way, yet there’s enough acid and natural flavor to help it from being too heavy.
— W.E.
(7/1/2005)
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