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The June 2021 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 6/17/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #870. Rudd Proprietary Red Oakville Estate 2014

Description: Consists of 6 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 97 RP.
"There are two reds wines from the estate, the proprietary red wine, which is a Bordeaux blend, and Samantha’s Cabernet Sauvignon. The Rudd Estate Proprietary Red starts off life relatively slowly, and that probably works against it, but the color of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 is an inky purple. The wines display notes of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, the with 2013 and 2014 both showing more up-front forwardness and a more approachable style, but they are still dramatic, flamboyant and full-bodied. The epic 2013 is not ready for drinking for at least another 4-5 years, but the 2014 can be approached already. Both wines are full-bodied, classic Oakville corridor wines, but made with almost a Bordeaux inspiration, but without sacrificing the extraordinarily rich, concentrated fruit of Napa. The 2013 is a 35-year wine and the 2014 probably a 25- to 30- year wine. The 2013 is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2014 has 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec and Petit Verdot. Still somewhat under the radar among the great estates in Northern California is Rudd Estate, right at the Oakville crossroads, sitting across the street from Plumpjack, Dalla Valle, Screaming Eagle, Tench – clearly the tenderloin of Napa Valley. The estate director is Oscar Henquet, who is quietly building on what is already a high bar of quality by focusing on obtaining more elegance without compromising the concentration and character of the estate’s wines." Wine Advocate #228, Dec 2016
Provenance: The Bijou Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $1,000

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