Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Oakville 2018 USA Wine Chateau Brane-Cantenac but don't challenge your stomach

but don't challenge your stomach too early because the acidity is pretty serious here: 9

Dense and very sweet on the palate with nice pure fruit and firm tannins from the oak that still needs time to soften

The medium sweetness

Four Nations (Futsu-Shu Housui) is a mellow Honjozo that is great for everyday drinking

Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Oakville 2018 USA Wine Chateau Brane-Cantenac but don't challenge your stomachThis has an old school hint, showing warm earth and roasted cedar hints, with a mix of steeped plum and warmed cassis fruit flavors. There's a strong tug of loam through the finish, giving this a youthfully grippy feel. Offers more heft than purity, but this is plenty solid. 93 Pts Wine Spectator