Rudius
Russian River Valley Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Stellar. Huge surprise. Jammy nose, with fig paste. Lovely texture and balance on the palette. Notes of honey, coffee and hints of tobacco. This still has runway.
Stellar. Huge surprise. Jammy nose, with fig paste. Lovely texture and balance on the palette. Notes of honey, coffee and hints of tobacco. This still has runway.
Dec 2nd, 2017
Ripe, rich, almost “jammy”. Dark, inky, old school RRV Syrah. Listed at 15.7 ABV, and tasting just a touch “hot”. Black fruit, a bit of spice, black pepper, long unctuous almost oily. Not my style these days, but almost textbook “Parkerized”.
Ripe, rich, almost “jammy”. Dark, inky, old school RRV Syrah. Listed at 15.7 ABV, and tasting just a touch “hot”. Black fruit, a bit of spice, black pepper, long unctuous almost oily. Not my style these days, but almost textbook “Parkerized”.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Held up well for 12 years being 15.6. Dark berries, picked up a slight gaminess. Color still good. Enjoyable on the back porch.
Held up well for 12 years being 15.6. Dark berries, picked up a slight gaminess. Color still good. Enjoyable on the back porch.
Sep 17th, 2017
In stark contrast to the Shirvington, this is wonderful. If there were a wine dictionary example for olive tapenade, this would be it. A lovely balance of fruit and savory. No heat despite the 16% abv. Thanks to @Ron R for introducing me to Rudius!
In stark contrast to the Shirvington, this is wonderful. If there were a wine dictionary example for olive tapenade, this would be it. A lovely balance of fruit and savory. No heat despite the 16% abv. Thanks to @Ron R for introducing me to Rudius!
May 19th, 2017
Last of 14 bottles purchased from multiple sources over 7 years, with three from the library release a few years back. Always a favorite, although the early bacon fat signature has dissipated over the years. Still a nice Syrah nose of roasted meat and dark fruit, but finish was a bit thin on this auction bottle. Forgot this was 16.5% ABV, but not throwing off any noticeable heat.
Last of 14 bottles purchased from multiple sources over 7 years, with three from the library release a few years back. Always a favorite, although the early bacon fat signature has dissipated over the years. Still a nice Syrah nose of roasted meat and dark fruit, but finish was a bit thin on this auction bottle. Forgot this was 16.5% ABV, but not throwing off any noticeable heat.
Jun 5th, 2016
Tons of smoke and savory notes upon opening, that give way to dark red fruits, olive and cracked pepper. Minimal tannins. Smooth finish.
Tons of smoke and savory notes upon opening, that give way to dark red fruits, olive and cracked pepper. Minimal tannins. Smooth finish.
Jun 13th, 2015According to CellarTracker, this is my "most consumed" bottle. There's a reason why - it always delivers. Great price, great value, great profile.
According to CellarTracker, this is my "most consumed" bottle. There's a reason why - it always delivers. Great price, great value, great profile.
Jun 18th, 2014Hadn't checked in on this in quite a while. Showing well and carrying its 16.5 ABV quite nicely.
Hadn't checked in on this in quite a while. Showing well and carrying its 16.5 ABV quite nicely.
May 23rd, 2014
