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2016 Rudd Mount Veeder Sauvignon Blanc

2016 Rudd Mount Veeder Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 12/2017

Composed of 83% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Gris and 7% Sémillon fermented 17% in new oak, 48% in neutral oak and 35% in concrete, the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Mt. Veeder has quite an earthy/mineral nose to begin, featuring notes of wet pebbles, chalk dust and damp moss over a core of ripe peaches, lemon curd and dried herbs. The medium to full-bodied palate has great vivacity and depth, sporting a beautifully chewy phenolic texture and rasping backbone of acidity to support the intense citrus and herbal flavors, finishing on a lingering chalky note. (LPB) 94+

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Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 12/2017
he 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is cut from the same cloth as the 2015 with its vibrant, racy, mineral-driven style. Green citrus, grapefruit, crushed rock, hints of matchstick and orange blossom all emerge from this gorgeous white that has solid concentration, bright acidity and a great finish. 93+

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Vinous

Review Date: 01/2018
Rudd's 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Mt. Veeder) is a very beautiful wine that shows the phenolic intensity and texture of Mt. Veeder in its structural feel. Lemon peel, white flowers and mint give the wine brightness. The 2016 really does not have the vegetal or pungent notes that are so typical of Sauvignon Blanc. Rudd's Sauvignon Blanc is much more Bordeaux-inspired than most Napa Valley Sauvignons. I would give the 2016 another year or two to develop a bit more aromatic complexity. This is a strong effort from Rudd and winemaker Frederick Ammons. (AG)

Notes

Better known for its Oakville Estate Cabernet program, Rudd also farms Sauvignon Blanc from its Mount Veeder property on Napa Valley's western side. The 2016 vintage followed a steady, relatively even growing season in Napa, and the mountain source is the key identifying detail for this bottling.

Product Details

Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States

Type/Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

SKU: #2013382