Michael Walker

9.9

Mag served at Asher’s first bday….noted previously — a month ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Did someone say smoked bacon! Lots of red fruit on the palate and good balance with the tannins. — 6 months ago

Ann Begler

9.4

Both bold and easy on the palette. The incense is pleasant. It fills the mouth well. I might put this wine in the $70-$90 price range, yet the taste is quite fulfilling and we’re not left thinking the price was unreasonable. — a year ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.5

Nice bottle considering it just arrived yesterday, — 2 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Very dark ruby. Decanted an hour. Strong black fruit up front, then oak and earthy. Seems a bit tighter acidic than the last bottle. Nice fruit though. — 2 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.8

The only Mag I’ve seen & obviously bought. Need one glass to get it some air for tomorrows Tri Tip — 10 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Should of used the Durand🙄,
Wine made the journey though, just a little air to blow off the age & you’re set. Reminds me of the 2012 Rudius Knockmore — 2 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Opulent, ornate. A deep ruby with thick viscous legs: 15.5 ABV. The nose is a bit dominated by new oak, leaning towards cedar. Otherwise, blueberry and blackberry are quite present, as are floral (rose) notes. On the palate it's quite delicious, big juicy fruit with a slight acidic bite. Medium plus bodied, quite hot on the alcohol. Nice subtle tannins, and a super long finish.

This is very very good now, especially stacked up against massive fat (e.g., ribeye). Over time it will be a competition between the high alcohol and the soft tannins. I say hold for 2-3 years for maximum benefit.

P.S. This is my first exposure to this winery. I have a case and will update notes over time. So far I really like it... But not enough to do housework for @Ron R

93 points — 3 months ago

Chris McClellan

9.2

Dynamite as well...intense red fruit, smoky/meaty, black pepper, and leather...nice long finish... — a year ago

with Ryan and Deb

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

Because who doesn’t love to celebrate national Cab Franc day? @rudiuswines is Brittany & Jeff Ames label. Jeff was an early understudy to Thomas Brown, working on Schrader, Maybach, and Outpost amongst others while he developed his own client list, including Tor Kenward, Boich, and Anthem. It’s worth noting that the wines Jeff has produced for Tor have been some of my favorites for at least a decade.

The 2014 Rudius Cabernet Franc Sugarloaf Vineyard Napa Valley envelopes your plate with a captivating display of mouthwatering raspberry, savory loam, sweet tobacco, and just the right hint of bell pepper before the cocoa powder dusted finish rocks your world. Delicious is an understatement. This was so spectacular I opened it two nights in a row (run don’t walk to Sunshine and steal it for $40). #delicious #rediculouslydelicious — 2 years ago