… team is in place at Rudd, including viticultural manager, Bill Vyenielo, as well as superstars David Abreu and Michel Rolland. The new winemaker in addition to Rebekah Wineburg is Pat Sullivan. I think all of this reflects the meticulous perfectionism of proprietor Leslie Rudd, who wants to push this …

… "Pedrigal" 2005 - Robert Parker named "Screaming Eagle look-alike" (see below) Textbook Oakville Cabernet 2005 - Vineyards adjacent to Screaming Eagle RUDD Oakville Estate Reserve Cabernet 2004 - Vineyards across street from Screaming Eagle Showket Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - Winemaker Heidi Barrett = same …

… this up-and-coming 'Cult' wine are near Opus One and across the road from Screaming Eagle. This blend is the same as Opus but the big difference is Rudd production = approx. 5% of Opus. We tasted a barrell sample of this wine four months ago and were extremely impressed, rating it "Classic 95" points …

… one bottle each: Dominus Estate Cabernet 2005 = 96 points Ojai Syrah Roll Ranch Syrah 2004 = 94 points Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2004 = 91 points Rudd Proprietary Estate 2005 = 94 points Ramey Pedregal Cabernet 2005 = 96 points Roy Estate Cabernet Napa 2005 = 95 points Visit eRobertParker.com