Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions The full-bodied palate is densely

The full-bodied palate is densely packed and tightly wound with loads of black fruits

Probably too young now

the American component all comes from Napa

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)

Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions The full-bodied palate is denselyThe 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's shows a deeper, inkier expression of Oakville Cabernet. Inky blue and black fruit, smoke, licorice, tobacco and graphite meld together as the 2012 opens up in the glass. Mocha, plums and incense add nuance. Many of the lots are fermented in barrel, which gives the finished wine much of its signature intensity and tannin profile. Ideally, readers should give the 2012 another few years to soften, as the tannins are