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2019 Rudd Oakville, Estate Red, California, USA
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Ready - youthful
(Drink 2024 - 2040)
- James Suckling
- 95/100
- Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
- 96/100
Product: 20198012847
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Description
With fine, focused aromas of fresh but ripe blackcurrants, this blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc has a delicate floral note and a touch of graphite on the nose. The palate is soft and rounded, sweet but fresh and all so balanced. A fabulous sense of lilac blossom comes through amidst a lovely blueberry and blackberry character. This is elegant and poised, with a juicy succulence perfectly balanced out by a subtle umami note on the long, vibrant finish. There is a finesse to the wine that is not typical for Napa, making it all the more impressive. Allow it plenty of air and decant it for complete enjoyment.
Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (April 2023)
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14.9%
Maturity Ready - youthful
(2024 - 2040)
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon
Body Full Bodied
Producer Rudd Oakville Estate
Critics reviews
James Suckling 95/100
A pinpointed red with currants, cherries, plums, chocolate with walnut undertones. Medium to full body. Creamy tannins. Attractive length. Blend of 93% cabernet sauvignon and rest cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 96/100
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc, aged for 22 months in French oak, 30% of it new. Deep purple-black in color, it springs from the glass with bright blackberries and blackcurrant-inspired scents, followed by hints of redcurrant jelly, dried herbs, and truffles with a waft of crushed rock. Full-bodied, the palate delivers amazing elegance and restraint, with a quiet intensity and very fine-grained tannins, lifted with wonderful tension, finishing long and mineral-laced. It should be very long lived! 1,044 cases were made.
About this wine
Oakville
Winemaking in Oakville, Napa Valley, combines artistry and science, producing exceptional wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. With a Mediterranean climate and diverse soils, winemakers use innovative techniques to ensure high quality. Prestigious wineries like Harlan Estate, Opus One and Screaming Eagle elevate Oakville's global reputation for elegant, balanced wines that express the unique terroir.
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