Rudd
Rudd
AboutRudd
Leslie Rudd established Rudd Estate in Oakville in 1996. The family project continued under Samantha Rudd and is now part of Chanel’s group of wine estates.
At Oakville, 48 acres of vines grow on rocky volcanic and alluvial soils, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The Mount Veeder property, acquired in 1999, has eight planted acres above the fog line devoted to Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Gris. An in-house team farms both sites organically.
Rudd 2004 Oakville Estate Red
American Red
$269.99
Cassis, blackberry and dark plum are layered with graphite, liquorice, mocha and a quiet violet lift. The palate is full and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the ripe fruit defined. Sweet, polished tannins create a broad, supple texture without a hard edge, while cedar, sage and mineral notes add savoury detail. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, graphite and restrained spice.