Wine Doctrine
2008

Rudd Oakville Estate Proprietary Red

8 notes Most recent 2 June 2018
Producer
Rudd
Tasting history

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2 June 2018 Previous notes apply, though I experienced this as much less angular this time around. With the proper decanting (approximately 5+ hours total), this… 9 February 2018 All of my other previous specific tasting notes on this wine apply, except that this go-around, it seemed a bit more angular and rustic, with the… 13 August 2017 Same as all of my previous notes. Micro-filtered (had a decent amount of sediment) and decanted for an hour. A little jet fuel at the initial PnP,… 18 February 2017 Same as all of my previous notes. 97-98 points. Wonderful dusty tannins that beautifully frame the classical red and black currant, earth, and spice… 22 October 2016 What a great showing on this wine! Drank alongside a 2013 Myriad; after 30 minutes in the decanter, the Rudd took off like a rocket. Bursting with… 15 July 2016 Identical to my notes on 12/19/2015. Drinking very nice right out of the chute. An hour in a small decanter at 54 degrees was great. Beautifully… 19 December 2015 Similar to my prior CT note (but obviously I couldn't wait until 2017 as I had previously recommended). This time around, I gave the 2008 Rudd an… 22 July 2015 Aromas of dark red and black fruit, cedar, and alcohol on the nose. On the palate, a tightly coiled mix of red and black licorice, espresso,…