2010 Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon [V93+][WA90]

Producer: Rudd Estate    
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California 
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon  
Year: 2010  

Vinous, 93+ Points 

"The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's is all about structure, power and tension. A big, rich wine, the 2010 is endowed with serious depth and the formidable structure of the vintage. Blueberries, black currants, graphite, licorice and tar burst from the glass as the 2010 shows off its hugely appealing personality. Today, the 2010 is incredibly tense and tight, but all it needs is time for the Oakville pedigree to shine at its brightest. The Rudd team has done a great job in refocusing the estate's wines. The Samantha's appears to be the last piece in the puzzle." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha’s, a 736-case blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 6% Merlot, reveals classic dusty, loamy notes intermixed with black currants, tobacco leaf, licorice and melted asphalt. Medium to full-bodied and supple..." 

Alcohol: 14.8% 

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