The 2019 Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished offering from Rudd Vineyards and Winery, located in the Oakville sub-appellation of Napa, California. This red wine, sealed with a cork, holds an alcohol content of 14.8% and showcases the varietal characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com awarded this wine a high score of 95, highlighting its "lovely and soft pure cabernet" profile. Suckling noted aromas and flavors of "currants, hints of cedar, dust, hints of mint, and cherry," describing it as "medium to full body, creamy and delicious already." He praised the wine's "linear and fine tannins," concluding that it is suitable to "drink or hold."

Wine Spectator also provided a favorable review, rating the 2019 Samantha’s Cabernet Sauvignon with a score of 93. The review commended the wine for being "ripe and focused," with a "subtle underlying energy" that complements its "mix of cassis, blackberry and sweet bay leaf notes." Wine Spectator observed that the wine "picks up singed alder accents on the finish," and recommended drinking it now through 2036. The production was limited to 636 cases.

Decanter matched Suckling's high praise with another 95 score, describing the wine as having "noble Cabernet qualities in a medium-bodied classic rendition." The review emphasized its "wild herb aromatics laced with blackberry fruit, dusty minerals and cedar." Decanter highlighted the wine's "blackberry fruit, cassis, and graphite flavors," complemented by "firm beams of cedary tannins and compelling acidity." The finish was marked by "chocolate shavings and a spicy capsicum note."

Overall, the 2019 Rudd Samantha's Cabernet Sauvignon is well-regarded by critics for its elegant structure, balanced flavors, and potential for aging. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine represents a commendable offering from Rudd Vineyards and Winery.