Rudd Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (750ml)
Product price
$84.99
Description
Rudd Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Bordeaux blend from Rudd Estate's Oakville vineyard. The 2022 vintage shifts toward a higher proportion of Cabernet Franc, which adds depth and complexity alongside Petit Verdot for structure, Malbec, and the foundational Cabernet Sauvignon. All grapes come from the estate's own fruit. After fermentation in stainless steel and concrete, the wine aged eighteen months in 36% new French oak before release.
This is a brightly structured wine with crisp acidity that keeps the palate sharp and engaged. Red and black fruit flavors sit at the core, with graphite and spicy wood notes layered underneath. The tannins are graceful rather than heavy, swelling gently through the mid-palate where the concentrated fruit profile picks up richness. A perfumed lift carries through to a long, mouthwatering finish. The wine has excellent focus and tension, the kind of balance that makes it genuinely food-friendly without sacrificing depth. Drink it now through the early 2030s.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Oakville |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Producer | Rudd Estate |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
“There is more Cabernet Franc in this vintage,” says winemaker Natalie Bath. “It performed well, and I felt it added nice depth and intrigue.” The blend also includes 5% Malbec, while the addition of Petit Verdot contributes more structured tannins. All grapes are sourced from their 19.4ha estate in Oakville. Fermentation took place in stainless steel and concrete, with a tiny portion undergoing barrel fermentation. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was blended and aged for 18 months in 36% new French oak before bottling. The Crossroads is brightly structured, with crisp, crunchy acidity and vibrant red fruit character, complemented by a lovely perfumed radiance. Graceful tannins swell on the mid-palate, adding depth and richness to the concentrated red fruit profile. The finish is long, lasting, and mouthwatering. Perhaps one of the most food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignons I tasted from the 2022 vintage—an impressive effort with excellent focus and tension.
A terrific, value-priced Cabernet, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Crossroads offers darker red and black fruits, graphite, spicy wood, and some incense nuances. Based on 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec and aged 22 months in 36% new French oak, it's medium-bodied and has a layered, balanced mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It does everything right, especially in this vintage and at this price point. Drink 2025-2032. (Jeb Dunnuck, December 2025)