Rudius Wine at Flickinger Wines

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Rudius

2007

Cabernet Sauvignon

$59

VM 89 (5/2010): Bright red-ruby. Redcurrant, blueberry, tobacco, tar, licorice and menthol on the nose. Sweet and aromatic in the mouth, with good intensity and lift to the flavors of black cherry, currant and mint. Builds nicely on the back end, finishing with substantial but suave tannins and a lightly candied character. Sweeter and deeper than the 2006 version. Stephen Tanzer.

2009

Cabernet Sauvignon

$49

VM 91 (5/2012): Good dark red. Vibrant nose offers cassis, blueberry, licorice, coffee and cocoa powder lifted by a violet topnote. Supple, pliant and fruit-driven, with enticing sweetness to the pure flavors of dark berries and chocolatey oak. At once livelier and more generous than the 2008 version, offering considerable early appeal. This seamless cabernet finishes with dusty tannins and lovely chocolatey persistence.

2011

Cabernet Sauvignon

$59

2007

Emerald Pool Alder Springs Vyd. Syrah

$38

VM 90+ (5/2010): Bright ruby-red. Musky black raspberry, chocolate, mocha and truffle on the nose. Sweet on entry, then a bit youthfully clenched in the middle, with a slightly edgy quality to the flavors of black raspberry, pepper, herbs and spices. Not as pliant or creamy at this early stage as the 2006 was a year ago. This structured, firmly tannic wine finishes with a light saline nuance. Stephen Tanzer.

2011

Fion Bainise Proprietary Blend

$27.20

VM 88 (6/2014): (75% grenache, 23% mourvedre and 2% syrah): Medium red. Good peppery, herbal lift to the aromas of strawberry, raspberry and spices. Supple, savory and dry, in a rather gentle style, with a slightly intrusive greenness to the red berry, licorice and spice flavors; could use a bit more definition and verve. Finishes with dusty, even tannins.

2013

Hudson Vyd. Syrah

$38

WA 94 (10/2016): The 2013 Syrah Hudson Vineyard is made from the famous Alban clone of Syrah. French in style, with notes of damp earth, pepper, frying bacon and steak tartare, this savory wine saw 35% whole-clusters during fermentation. The wine is rich, full-bodied, Northern Rhône-like and rich and persistent in the mouth. This is a sensational Syrah, obviously from fabulous raw material, but not much was made (only 120 cases). Drink it over the next 7-8 years.

2013

Kaley Elizabeth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

$119

WA 96+ (10/2016): A killer effort from Jeff Ames is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from clone 7, this is a beauty, aged in a combination of new Taransaud and Darnajou cooperage. Inky, opaque blue/purple in color with notes of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, creosote, charcoal and graphite, the wine is full-bodied, multilayered, deep, powerful, concentrated and moderately tannic. Give this wine 5-8 years of bottle age and drink over the following 35-40+ years, as it is a keeper.

2014

Kaley Elizabeth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

$110

WA 96+ (10/2018): Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth comes from the Tierra Rojo vineyard in Oakville planted in 1988 and contains a small splash of Cabernet Franc. The nose explodes with baked cherries, blackcurrant cordial and blueberry pie notes with touches of Chinese five spice, wood smoke and beef drippings with a waft of dried herbs. Full-bodied, rich and spicy with mouth-filling savory and spice layers, it has a solid backbone of chewy tannins and a lively line, finishing long.

JD 95 (6/2018): The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth is a beauty that shows the plush, forward, sexy style of the vintage beautifully. Crème de cassis, blueberry jam, graphite, white chocolate, and a touch of spring flower nuances all emerge from this deep, opulent, layered, beautifully concentrated 2014 that has sweet tannin, moderate acidity, and a seriously hedonistic vibe that’s hard to resist. Despite the upfront appeal, it has serious mid-palate depth and a surprising amount of tannin, so it’s going to be long-lived. Drink it anytime over the coming 20 to 30 years. These Rudius releases at the baby of winemaker Jeff Ames, who’s also the talent behind the wines of Tor Kenward.

VM 93 (12/2018): The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth is sourced from the Tierra Roja vineyard in Eastern Oakville. Creamy, potent and layered, the 2014 possesses terrific depth and resonance. This is an especially potent, virile wine, with all of its elements in the right place. Black cherry, plum, chocolate and new oak meld into the super-expressive finish. A dollop of Cabernet Franc rounds out the blend in this inviting wine from Rudius. (Drink between 2020-2030). Antonio Galloni.

2016

Kaley Elizabeth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

$119

JD 97 (1/2020): Coming from the Tierra Roja vineyard in Oakville and also spending 27 months in oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth (there’s 4% Cabernet Franc) offers a meaty, exotic bouquet of bloody blueberry fruits, gamey meats, iodine, blood orange, and violets. With full-bodied richness and depth, it’s flawlessly balanced, has fine tannins, and a seamless, sexy texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. In short, it’s another magical wine from winemaker Jeff Ames! Drink bottles over the coming 20-25 years or more. (Drink between 2020-2045).

VM 96 (1/2020): The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth, from Tierra Roja, Oakville, is a sumptuous, exotic wine. A dollop (7%) of Cabernet Franc adds a striking perfume that gives this wine notable aromatic depth to match its exotic, alluring personality. Chocolate, espresso, licorice, dried herbs, menthol all flesh out in this flamboyant, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon from Rudius. Silky tannins and plush fruit give the 2016 tons of immediacy and appeal, even at this early stage. This is such a gorgeous wine. (Drink between 2022-2036). Antonio Galloni.

WA 93+ (9/2019): The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Kaley Elizabeth, blended with about 6% Cabernet Franc, has a deep garnet-purple color and opens with pronounced blackcurrant pastilles, baked blackberries and plum preserves notes with hints of sautéed herbs, damp soil, underbrush, espresso and licorice. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers loads of savory and baked black fruit layers with plenty of herbal sparks and a chewy frame, finishing long and savory.

2006

Spirit Rock Alder Springs Vyd. Syrah

$38