2014 Rudius Cabernet Sauvignon Savory Estate Vineyard
Last of the blind Napa Valley Mountain reds. Dark and deep purplish red. Thick and layered nose with notes of dark mountain berries and sweet spices. Still a baby through out, from the nose through the palate. Heavy chewy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Very dark and layered palate with notes of purple flowers, bramble berries, black berries, cassis and dark crushed gravel. Long and lingering finish. Built as a big boy mountain Cabernet, definitely worth it.
Inaugural bottling of this top-tier bottling from Rudius Wines all from their new 'estate' vineyard up on Howell Mountain. This vineyard was orginally planted by Ric Forman and David Abreu in the 1998 at an elevation of 1780 feet above sea level. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2019 till 2039.
Price Point:
$$$ - Provided as a sample by the owners. Release price from winery was $135.00.