Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions

Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regionsThe 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's shows a deeper, inkier expression of Oakville Cabernet. Inky blue and black fruit, smoke, licorice, tobacco and graphite meld together as the 2012 opens up in the glass. Mocha, plums and incense add nuance. Many of the lots are fermented in barrel, which gives the finished wine much of its signature intensity and tannin profile. Ideally, readers should give the 2012 another few years to soften, as the tannins are

the is excellent energy suffusing the more refined if slightly less concentrated middleweight flavors that exude evident minerality on the beautifully long finish that displays focused power and solid depth

I like the overall sense of harmony and this should be really lovely in time

Probably too young now

Nicely integrated oak

mingling aromas of citrus oil

A completely different nose that is more animale in character with more earth and crushed herbs as well that can also be found on the deep and exceptionally rich flavors that offer outstanding volume and sève on the palate drenching finish that goes on and on

The full-bodied palate is densely packed and tightly wound with loads of black fruits

Compared to the 2021-based Cramant and Les Terres Fines

the American component all comes from Napa

” he has thus far not added any such nitrogen supplements to Mineral Springs

Once again there is an appealing texture to the rich and succulent middle weight flavors that possess lovely vibrancy on the mildly rustic finale

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)