Product Information: Rudd is now producing one of California’s most stunning Sauvignon Blancs. The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, which is mostly from their vineyards on Mt. Veeder, is blended with 22% Semillon that was 100% barrel-fermented. The good news is that there are about 1,500 cases of this wine, which was aged in concrete, egg-shaped tanks. The wine is stunningly complex, with notes of guava, fig, honeydew melons, and even a touch of honeysuckle in a floral sense. Not put through malolactic, the wine has zesty acidity, but this is a wine with no shortage of richness, texture, and a remarkably long finish. This is terrific Sauvignon, and I suspect it will age for 4-5 years, although I don’t know how anyone could resist it now. 93 points - Robert Parker
