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Rudd
Located most perfectly upon the alluvial fans that surround the Napa Valley, Rudd Wines thrives on its Oakville Estate.The ideal soils are made up of volcanic rock and loose stones that are the most desired for drainage. The vineyard is organically farmed, helping their wines more naturally achieve its greatest potential. Beneath the winery are tunnels upon tunnels of wine caves to age the wine in French oak barrels.The winery represents Oakville terroir at its finest with their care of the soils and production methods.
Tasting Notes
- WA94
- As has been the case for a number of years, Rudd’s Sauvignon Blanc in 2012 is a stunning effort. Although it does not say so on the label, I believe a lot of the fruit for this cuvee comes from a vineyard on Mt. Veeder. It is an 891-case blend of 83% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Semillon and 8% Sauvignon Gris fermented in a combination of French oak and concrete eggs. If there is a California equivalent of the great white Pessac-Leognan Domaine de Chevalier, this may be it. Liquified minerals, caramelized citrus and honeyed melon characteristics emerge from this full-bodied, incredibly fresh, vibrant, well-delineated white. Drink this stunning Sauvignon Blanc over the next 4-5 years, although I suspect it can last even longer.
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