2015 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red
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The 2015 Oakville Estate Red is terrific. Rich, sumptuous and racy to the core, the Estate Red offers up a super-appealing melange of red cherry fruit, espresso, mint, spice and new leather. This is one of more medium-bodied wines of the vintage. Soft contours and silky tannins add to the wine's considerable appeal. The 2015 has come together very nicely over the last year. Today, the new oak (95%) is a bit evident, but that should not be an issue over time. (AG)
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Blended of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, the 2015 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Wine has a very deep purple-black color and is scented of freshly crushed black currants, blackberries and black cherries with touches of cedar chest, pencil lead, menthol, Chinese five spice and violets, plus a waft of sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is very finely crafted with amazing freshness and vivacity, framed by firm, ripe, fine-grained tannins and finishing with lingering exotic spice notes. 758 cases were made.
The 2015 Oakville Estate Red is dark, sumptuous and inviting. It could also turn out to be one of the best wines Frederick Ammons has made at Rudd. The flavors are intense but also precise, with notable freshness and tremendous overall balance. There is no shortage of richness to the dark, inky fruit. This is a hugely promising wine from Rudd.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec/ Auxerrois / Cot, Petit Verdot
Red
Dry