20908 Roscoe Blvd • Canoga Park CA 91304 Hours: Mon - Sat • 9AM - 6PM Phone: (818) 341-1234 • Fax: (818) 341-9232 Outside California: (800) 4-FINE-WINE Cheers! from the Duke of Bourbon Last year we told you the story of Rudd's rise to prominence with both their estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and their Proprietary Red. The legend only grows with the release of Rudd 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate. As a wine retailer, the Duke is truly excited to be able to offer you a wine of this quality. Grown in rocky, volcanic soils on low-vigor rootstock, the vines provide the ultimate expression of the Oakville terroir. Rudd's vineyards are flanked by the renowned vineyards of Dalla Valle, Opus One, Harlan Estate, Screaming Eagle, Phelps Backus and Silver Oak. The wine has concentrated, fruit-forward aromatics with a deep, rich mid-palate and a well-integrated finish. Robert Parker had some high praise in addition to his award of 94-96 points: " . . . this 2002 was a real labor of love according to [Winemaker] Charles Thomas because so much of the harvested fruit had to be eliminated due to raisining caused by heat spikes. Thomas also said that producers willing to make the effort had the potential to produce great wines. This is a powerful, full-bodied, intensely rich Cabernet offering notes of espresso, fudge, cedar, spice box, blackberries, and black currants. A wine of great intensity, purity, and voluptuous richness, it should be accessible young, but last for 12-15 years. A brilliant effort!" The list price is $90.00. However, for the month of February, the Duke has it for you at $85.00 per bottle with the purchase of 6 or more. The 2002 vintage is in generally shorter supply than 2001. While we are not placing a limit on orders at this time, we may be forced to do so later. Call the Duke today to order and don't miss out! Think of fine wine! Think of the Duke! Home Vine-Line Join Our Mailing List Private Cellars Email Specials Currently Available Wine Futures Duke's Gift Catalog Recent Arrivals Big Bottle Bonanza Email the Duke Wine Association Events Duke's Wine Library Vine-Line Back Issues Map to the Duke Terminal 55 Wine Storage Lockers We are Happy to Deliver or Ship! Just Call (818) 341-1234 or outside California (800) 4-FINE-WINE Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM - 6PM Pacific Time Web Page Production by Fuji Publishing Group. This URL is http://fujipub.com/dukeofbourbon/es050203.html Copyright © 1995 - 2010 Duke of Bourbon Produced by Fuji Publishing Group. All rights reserved.