Rudd 2018 Oakville Estate "Samantha's" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

96 +points - limited                                              
Rare release of Rudd's Oakville Estate Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon

96+ Points Robert Parker: "Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 68% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it slips slowly out of the glass with captivating scents of black raspberries, Morello cherries, black currant pastilles and rose oil, followed by suggestions of cedar chest, pencil lead and black olives. The full-bodied palate is charged with amazing energy, featuring vivacious red and black berry layers and a firm backbone of grainy tannins, lifted by refreshing acidity and bags of crunchy fruit on the long finish. 617 cases were made."