Rudd Leslie’s Blend 2018

The 2018 Rudd Mt. Veeder Estate Leslie’s Blend emerges from the glass with distinct terroir aromatics of anise, dried tea leaves, and earthy forest floor truffles. The dark bramble fruit and subtle oak spices thread itself through the wine, creating a harmonious and elegant aromatic expression, which translates on the beginning of the palate and continues to grow in depth and power as the wine opens in the glass. The warmth of the dark cocoa nib and freshness of the tart black cherry bring an impressive cohesiveness to the midpalate which is familiar yet curiously intriguing. As the climb of the palate peaks with roasted cranberries and fresh sage, the bold and intense grip of the mountain tannins creates a distinguished finish, displaying the refined balance between youthfulness and longevity this wine embodies.

Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec