The Crossroads label serves as an introductory label for the Rudd Estate wines as far as price goes, and they are beautifully expressive of the Oakville estate vineyards. The 2021 is opulently rich and is one of the best-value Cabernets in Napa from such an iconic estate. Under $100, it drinks like a wine twice the price. Through blind tastings, winemaker Natalie Bath and team narrow down the lots they believe will comprise the Crossroads wines. The final blend in 2021 offers super expressive black fruit, liquorice, tobacco, dried florals, vivid sagebrush and dried thyme. Fresh, inviting, and layered with a remarkable mid-palate concentration of blackberry, cherry, and plums. Pixelated tannins build in volume balanced by a firm spine of refreshing acidity. The wine is super-knit and balanced.