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Rued vines just don't flinch...they handle the cold and fog, extreme heat, drought, torrential rain and more, and just do their old yogi Rued thing. It's the Uppeka (equanimity) that comes from being grounded in the earth where they thrive. The 2010 vintage gave us most of the above, and maybe because of that it's one of our favorite Rued vintages. Spring 2010 broke a 3-year drought with lots of late rain (hence late budbreak and bloom), then brought an incessantly cold summer--great for long ripening and solid acidity. Two massive heat spikes (in late August and late September) freaked out most vines and vineyard owners but didn't bug Rued a bit. The wine is concentrated candy for adults: the nose of pear, mango and tangerine fruit, with tones of toffee, ginger, mineral and honeydew lure you in, while focused flavors of lychee, melon and lime keep you coming back. We prize Rued for its cleansing phenolic edge and bright acidity which balances its lushness, and carries the pear, apple and buttercream finish. You will be rewarded by letting it open up in the glass, not to mention aging for many years to come.
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