Daron Watson

9.5

New Anthem: Throwing Shade ~ DDH IPA w pale malt, wheat, oats, lactose, and Citra hops — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Compared to the Anthem winery LPV wine, this one has just about an identical nose. The nose of this vineyard just seems to be a "purple" kind of note. But, the wine seemed to be very different. This wine was a little on the lean side. Entered with black cherry and a hint of fig and dark chocolate in the middle. Finished with a moderate youthful tannic bite. The sweeter side of this which it probably displayed 2 or so years ago has started to soften, and is starting to allow some more interesting notes in the future. Probably one of the more balanced LPV wines I've had to date without a doubt, but it failed to hit the upper rung of wines today. The Rudd Samantha's and 2005 Spoto Private Reserve stole the show. Regarding this wine, I think it's probably a good idea to lock it up for 5 years to see what it has in 2023. Considering what people pay for these bottles, you've got nothing to lose by aging it in this case. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Keith

Rich Dunne

9.5

Easter with Frank & Linda — 6 years ago

Lisa Fried

9.2

Very smooth with a long finish — 7 years ago

Maria

9.0

Love this wine — 7 years ago

Luiz Ramos

9.4

Anthem of the Seas — 7 years ago

with Richard and Mariana

Matt Sterr

8.9

A great effort for American Oktoberfest. Tastes European. — 9 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

Because who doesn’t love to celebrate national Cab Franc day? @rudiuswines is Brittany & Jeff Ames label. Jeff was an early understudy to Thomas Brown, working on Schrader, Maybach, and Outpost amongst others while he developed his own client list, including Tor Kenward, Boich, and Anthem. It’s worth noting that the wines Jeff has produced for Tor have been some of my favorites for at least a decade.

The 2014 Rudius Cabernet Franc Sugarloaf Vineyard Napa Valley envelopes your plate with a captivating display of mouthwatering raspberry, savory loam, sweet tobacco, and just the right hint of bell pepper before the cocoa powder dusted finish rocks your world. Delicious is an understatement. This was so spectacular I opened it two nights in a row (run don’t walk to Sunshine and steal it for $40). #delicious #rediculouslydelicious — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Everything you need to know about this wine is here (including some randoms about the winery dog apparently). Definitely better than the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cab which basically tasted like a sample right off the crush pad and never developed. Took this one an hour to get going, as it seemed a little thin and metallic for the first while. After allowing to sit, this darker violet-tinged wine had a very nice mature huckleberry and hint of nitrogen and au jus. The middle of this wine gets a bit more robust with some darker chocolate notes but keeping that dark, expressive and even slightly sweeter fruit. The finish has quite a bit of pepper, but also a stiff oak tannin. This wine finishes pretty long. Not sure if I want to sell off the second bottle or keep it around another couple of years. IMO the Hill Family Merlot which is about $30 cheaper outdoes this one easily. — 6 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.3

Hello dark cherries and hints of olive? Velvety tannins and well balanced this has a nice grip to it. Well structured — 7 years ago

with Mike

Luiz Ramos

9.4

Anthem of the Seas — 7 years ago

with Richard and Mariana

Anthony Rose

8.9

Nice well rounded body tasting the cherry's and red berries. Love the bouquet. It is a little heavier than the usual Pinot Noir — 8 years ago

Bethany Siggins

9.0

Kinda hooked on apple cider right now. This one has a lot less sugar than Angry Orchard if you watch those sorts of things. Drier than AO, as well, but still nice & refreshing. — 9 years ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Hungary - no wonder the nectar from Tokaji grapes are mentioned in your National Anthem. Yes, I did my research, after this slick, juicy, drop had me weak at the knees. Well balanced acidity paired with a medium bodied concentration, you’ll feel as if a delicate lick of butter, watermelon and lime is shimmying its way across all corners of your mouth - find where it visited by following the tingling tracks with your tongue. Anthropomorphism would unveil a suave talking Eastern European man called Ambrus, who’d need no introduction. Not to your parents, your friends, your dog, nor your gold fish. This, he too, knows. Green, steady eyes, tanned skin, a strong will, and a smile that’s so good, it’s cruel. A man they’d all love, but would hate you to date. Someone who’d stroke your head, but look to the horizon. A man that enjoys all company, but has no plan to stay around. That’s perfect - too much of a good thing is arduous. Drink up, and look forward to introducing Ambrus, to people yet to know his charm. — 5 years ago

William Hughes

9.1

The Cabernet Franc is the central player here and 2014 fruit in Maryland is delicious. The wine is still young, but a little air helps the bright fruit and sweet tannins to integrate well. I plan to try the next bottle in two or three years and with a filet or leg of lamb. — 6 years ago

with Drew

Ben Levy

9.7

Soft to medium supple mouthfeel. Not dissimilar to a soufflé of snake skin and spaghettios. I recommend pairing with pop rocks and curb your enthusiasm. The producer kneels for the national anthem. — 7 years ago

Bradford Glaser

9.1

Anthem of the Seas — 7 years ago

Keith Newton

9.1

Lovely wine. Would be even better if alcohol was a little lower — 7 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.2

Wine tasting notes: night time dock, wicker, exhaled tobacco smoke, bubbles. Finish of screen doors slamming and clothes rustling. Pairs best with the noise static used to make from your TV after the national anthem, and boobs. — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Delicious! Also delicious with pizza. @Kyle Fleischfresser @Megan Naifeh — 9 years ago