Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Compared to the 2021-based Cramant

Compared to the 2021-based Cramant and Les Terres Fines

Probably too young now

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

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

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)

Rudd, Oakville Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Compared to the 2021-based CramantThe 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