Rudd Estate 1998 Rudd Jericho Canyon Vineyard

Red wine – 1998 – Rudd Jericho Canyon Vineyard – USA – Region: California – Apellation: Napa Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon – 750 ml.

1998 Rudd Jericho Canyon Vineyard

Tasting Note:

The unfiltered/unfined 1998 Jericho Canyon Vineyard (2,850 cases) spent 16 months in French oak. A sensational effort it is one of the stars of this challenging vintage. The opaque black/plum color is accompanied by aromas and flavors reminiscent of a blend of Cheval Blanc and La Mission-Haut-Brion from an overripe vintage. Notes of plums cassis blackberries espresso Asian spices licorice cedar and tapenade make an appearance in both the aromas and flavors. Extremely full-bodied with sweet tannin an opulent/voluptuous texture full body brilliant purity and low acidity this wine represents a synthesis in style between an exotic right bank Bordeaux and a California Cabernet. Having achieved 14.2% alcohol naturally it is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from a vineyard in northern Napa Valley (the Rudd estate vineyards have not yet come into production). Source: Wine Advocate

Rating: 95 RP Reviewed by Robert Parker Date: December 2000