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Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ML)
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Samantha’s 2021 is the debut vintage for Natalie Bath, and it is a single-variety wine: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon at 14.0% alcohol, aged 22 months in oak, 57% of it new. Rudd has moved more of its aging into large-format barrels, and the wood here sits inside the fruit rather than on top of it. Only 416 cases were made. Blackcurrant and black plum lead, edged with cedar, cigar box and a sage-like herbal note; red cherry and red currant fill out the middle, touched with clove and cardamom. Medium-bodied and finely knit, it sets firm, fine-grained tannins against bright acidity and finishes long and stony. Critics suggest a few more years in bottle and expect it to run well into the 2040s. Lamb chops with rosemary, seared duck breast, porcini risotto or aged Comté give it plenty to work with.
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Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Color
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Critic Reviews
Decanter
97 Points
97 Points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decnater: "A refined and gorgeous wine sporting fragrant blackberry, black plum, currant leaf, and sagebrush, with cigar box and cedarwood spices. It shows natural elegance and restraint in its medium-bodied creamy textures. A plethora of red cherry, red currant, and red plum fruits are laced with exotic spices, calling to mind cardamom, coriander, and clove. Long strands of velvety tannins are balanced by fresh and inviting blood-orange acidity. The wine builds with presence and personality, culminating with a long cast-iron mineral finish. The use of more large format barrels has allowed for better integration of oak and fruit in these stylish Rudd wines. (Drink between 2024-2044)" 12/23
James Suckling
96 Points
96 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "The blackcurrant, iodine and ink aromas are clear and clean. Medium-bodied with very firm and fine tannins and a cooling sense to it. Extremely finely crafted and polished. Very classy and refined. Very pure fruit. Fantastic freshness. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Almost drinkable now. 416 cases made. Better in three or four years." 01/24
