TN: 2008 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

This passed the wife test, getting the flirtysmile face with dinner at Marche. Pretty impressive stuff.

  • 2008 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (5/11/2012)
    This was a knockout from the start after a pop and pour. Immediately, very floral, violets, perfumed red berries and pomegranate on the nose. Really delivers all you could hope from the nose on the palate. Very feminine and medium bodied, what struck me right away was how much fruit concentration there was while maintaining elegance with superb tannins marrying perfectly with the acid level. A very deft combination of black currant, red cherry, red berry, and florality, with lift, on the palate that also has an inexplicable savory impression. Intricately layered, it draws to a well delineated finish where a bounty of spices come out of nowhere. Acid continues to rein in the tannin, this was really singing with food. While young, this shows very impressive integration of all components and I could only imagine it getting better for longer than I could guess. One of the best Napa Cabs I’ve had, this isn’t for everyone style wise, but is a real gem for those seeking distinction in a sea of valley floor mediocrity. (94 pts.)

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Nice note Kenny. A little outside of my wheelhouse, but I enjoyed one recently and thought it was drinking great. My wife loved it!

Followed this wine over the course of the day yesterday.

Kenny- your note nailed it. Really expressive nose and feminine is a good describtion for this wine. Kind of like the OL for Bama … Would not hestitate to try now or cellar for several more years.

Great note Kenny. Out of all my fall offers, Rudius is the one I’m looking forward to the most. I had a tasting with Jeff back in the spring and tasted the upcoming cab releases. WOW. Fan-bloody-tastic.