2011 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's
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Rudd's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's is dark, sumptuous and very nicely textured. Dark red and black fruit, leather, smoke, dark spices and menthol flesh out in a surprisingly dense wine for the year. Graphite, orange peel and purplish hued fruits add an exotic flair on the highly expressive finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Rudd's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's is gorgeous. Fine, silky tannins support a core of expressive dark red berries, flowers, mint and sweet spices, all of which meld together in an attractive, mid-weight Cabernet with tons of near term appeal. Sweet floral and spiced notes reappear on the finish, adding perfume and class. The 2011 is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.