Rudius
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Nose is exotic, with sweet oak and ripe cherries. Palette is textured and multidimensional. Tannins still provide a nice upright structure, but are resolved. Finishes with a panoply of rich dark fruits, tobacco, maple syrup and nutmeg. I think 08 in Cali was nothing special, but the Rudius winemaker continues to pull off some splendid acrobatics.
If you have this in your cellar, don't leave it too much longer.
Nose is exotic, with sweet oak and ripe cherries. Palette is textured and multidimensional. Tannins still provide a nice upright structure, but are resolved. Finishes with a panoply of rich dark fruits, tobacco, maple syrup and nutmeg. I think 08 in Cali was nothing special, but the Rudius winemaker continues to pull off some splendid acrobatics.
If you have this in your cellar, don't leave it too much longer.
Opened for visiting family. Great with steaks. Just needs about an hour of air and ready to go.
Opened for visiting family. Great with steaks. Just needs about an hour of air and ready to go.
1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2014
We both love Rudius cab...
Aromas of caramel, granite and olives greet the nose. The wine is precise and pristine on the palette. Maraschino cherries, maple syrup and cinnamon work their magic. Tannins are plush and prominent. The finish is long, which extends and expands.
08 was not the best vintage in Cali, so we are impressed with this example. Very enjoyable.
We both love Rudius cab...
Aromas of caramel, granite and olives greet the nose. The wine is precise and pristine on the palette. Maraschino cherries, maple syrup and cinnamon work their magic. Tannins are plush and prominent. The finish is long, which extends and expands.
08 was not the best vintage in Cali, so we are impressed with this example. Very enjoyable.
Mag served at Asher’s first bday….noted previously
Mag served at Asher’s first bday….noted previously
Jun 27th, 2021Previously noted but this is a really fruity cab. Better early than late...turns a little sour after it’s been open for a few hours
Previously noted but this is a really fruity cab. Better early than late...turns a little sour after it’s been open for a few hours
Nov 29th, 2020Fruity nose, healthy blackberries on the palate, probably peaking now @12yrs, points for <15%
Fruity nose, healthy blackberries on the palate, probably peaking now @12yrs, points for <15%
Aug 30th, 2020
Need to try other btl on its own. This one suffered by comparison with Pahlmeyer immediately prior
Need to try other btl on its own. This one suffered by comparison with Pahlmeyer immediately prior
Sep 18th, 2017
Doesn't seem to be aging all that well. Little VA showing up and a little hollow. Might be in a dumb phase I guess.
Doesn't seem to be aging all that well. Little VA showing up and a little hollow. Might be in a dumb phase I guess.
Oct 10th, 2015