Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

Doing a vineyard comparison with our excellent steak dinner - two 2013 Rudius - Farella (this one) and Kaley Elizabeth. Everyone else prefers K.E., but I am leaning toward this one. — 2 months ago

with Tammy, Emmett and 1 other

James K

9.1

Complex nose of fruit and herbs. Full bodied. Savory. Tannins harsh on the finish—needs more time. — 6 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.1

Really liked this. Dense, brooding dark fruits, charcoal, dark chocolate, espresso froth, leather. Paired nicely with a double-patty burger. — 7 years ago

with Krystal

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Half the price of the Rudius & so close. 2012’s are drinking great now — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Only 30 cases made, I couldn’t even find it on their website. Just happened to see it on a wineshop website, grabbed all 3 they had, sorry😬
Actually 96 with air — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

This has got to be the most intricate and detailed label I have ever seen. The back label gives so much information on the vineyard, down to the soil type and composition! I believe Jeff Ames (of Tor & Rudius) is the winemaker here.

@Mark Flesher opened this beauty and it had us thinking the entire time we enjoyed it (only a glass or two before needing to leave). I'll be honest...I'm not sure I've had a Las Piedras wine before. This had a lot more red fruit to it than I expected. At 7 years old, this hasn't even begun its ascent to its peak. The nose on this was gorgeous...that sweet/candied liqueur note alongside dusty blackberries. Almost a bit more pine than cedar here. Rhubarb. The mid palate here is very elegant. Mark mentioned that the nose and entry reminded him of a Caymus SS. The finish seemed like it couldn't make up its mind. Currant, red licorice and faint nutmeg. I feel like this probably revealed much more on day 2...Mark, let me know how it evolved! — 9 years ago

with Mark

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Doing a vineyard comparison with our excellent steak dinner - two 2013 Rudius - Farella and Kaley Elizabeth (this one). Everyone else prefers K.E., but I am leaning toward this one. — 2 months ago

with Tammy, Emmett and 1 other

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

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 — 6 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

Yeah, it smells like new world Grenache (a little rhubarb and tangy red berries), but with a little plumpness and fat dark berries that reminds me fleetingly of Alexander Valley Merlot. Round and flavorful, very satisfying flavors to go with my 🌮s. A little peppery heat at the end. — 7 years ago

Martin Sher

9.5

Perfect place imo - varietally perfect funk and other dark goodness . — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

A nice aged Chardonnay from Rudius, not sure I had this one before,
I like the Hartford & Ferren but sometimes you need something smooth without all The acidity .
No brainer for $32.00 — 8 years ago

Steve Tishco

9.1

Really nice pepper and black fruit — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

Last of the blind Napa Valley Mountain reds. Dark and deep purplish red. Thick and layered nose with notes of dark mountain berries and sweet spices. Still a baby through out, from the nose through the palate. Heavy chewy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Very dark and layered palate with notes of purple flowers, bramble berries, black berries, cassis and dark crushed gravel. Long and lingering finish. Built as a big boy mountain Cabernet, definitely worth it. Drink from 2019 till 2039. (94+) | Release price is $135.

Coming up in their next release Rudius will be donating 10% of all sales to help aide those affected by the fires across Northern California. Beside being amazing wines this is also an amazing cause. I will let you guys know as soon as I do when they set it up. #prayforcalifornia — 9 years ago

with Sean and India

Nathan Renfro

9.3

After enjoying Realm and Rudius Farrella cabs, decided to try the bottling form the source. Excellent wine. Floral and red and black fruit on the nose. Great mouthfeel, smooth and a bit chalky. For a 2018 very easy to drink. 30 min decant. Really enjoyable at a great price. — 4 years ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Fruity nose, healthy blackberries on the palate, probably peaking now @12yrs, points for <15% — 6 years ago

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 — 7 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.2

This os surprisingly DYNAMITE!!! Blueberry, blackcherry, ripe...nose is leather, campfire, leftover bacon, smoky with an amazing aftertaste. Different than a Northern Rhone as it has a little more alcohol, little more ripe...but damn, the aromatics...i crave it... — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Still a huge wine. Dark, fragrant, bold fruit for Grenache. 15.6% — 8 years ago

Nihar Gupta

9.3

Quite nice for $19 from lastbottle. Silky smooth. Notes of cinnamon and spice. Nice body — 9 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

@Paul Treadway I need a 2012 Rudius Knockmore next to this to decide how good it really is!😵😵😜😜🍷🍷🍷 — 9 years ago