2012 Rudd Oakville Estate Red Wine Napa

(94 – 96 Points) The 2012 Oakville Estate reveals lovely notes of crème de cassis, spring flowers, forest floor, dusty, loamy soil undertones, and a touch of licorice, medium to full body, moderate tannins and beautiful concentration. This should turn out to be a brilliant effort from Leslie Rudd, but it requires 4-5 years of cellaring. It should keep for 20-25 years. Wine Advocate Critic: Robert Parker 31-OCT-14