Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions the is excellent energy suffusing

the is excellent energy suffusing the more refined if slightly less concentrated middleweight flavors that exude evident minerality on the beautifully long finish that displays focused power and solid depth

mingling aromas of citrus oil

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

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)

” he has thus far not added any such nitrogen supplements to Mineral Springs

Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions the is excellent energy suffusingThe 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