#32, TOP 100 WINES OF 2005 and 96 PTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '02 Rudd Cabernet bursts open with scads of fine French oak, cedar and char; it's so good, it's scary; rich, long, powerful in cassis.
Creamy beef mushroom dish
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich beef and creamy sauce.
Spicy Spanish sausage
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure stands up to chorizo's fat and spice.
Lean beef steak
Cabernet Sauvignon has bold tannins that complement the rich, juicy flavors of sirloin steak.
Classic baked meat dish
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, savory flavors of meatloaf.
Double patty cheeseburger
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich beef and cheese.
Pork skin in chile sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the fatty pork skin.