Inglenook

Rubicon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.2231 ratings
9.248 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Elizabeth

Animal and bold, sweet tobacco and forest leaves. Smooth tannins and jammy. Low acidity and lack of proper roundness and refinement.

Animal and bold, sweet tobacco and forest leaves. Smooth tannins and jammy. Low acidity and lack of proper roundness and refinement.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Meg Herring

I believe this vintage is 100% cab. This is a great example of well integrated oak. #pghwinefestival

I believe this vintage is 100% cab. This is a great example of well integrated oak. #pghwinefestival

May 8th, 2018
Gordon Walker

Red/black fruit, perfume, herbal, intense concentrated tannins and wonderful balance

Red/black fruit, perfume, herbal, intense concentrated tannins and wonderful balance

Nov 30th, 2017
John Van Trijp

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2022
Yianni Stone

An educational visit with Philippe Bascaules. Very classic in style.

An educational visit with Philippe Bascaules. Very classic in style.

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.2

Tannins still prominent but nice fruit and oak flavors.

Tannins still prominent but nice fruit and oak flavors.

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2015
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Alive and well. Pure, plump fruit, velvety tannins with just a whisper of sour/dried tomatoes on the finish.

Alive and well. Pure, plump fruit, velvety tannins with just a whisper of sour/dried tomatoes on the finish.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2015
Louie Christensen

Super ripe fruit done in the most respectful and refined way. It oozes black fruit, and toasty vanilla.; but it has the structure and complex tobacco flavor to keep you coming back for more.

Super ripe fruit done in the most respectful and refined way. It oozes black fruit, and toasty vanilla.; but it has the structure and complex tobacco flavor to keep you coming back for more.

Oct 22nd, 2016
Brian Tuite

Corked!

Corked!

Sep 24th, 2016
Elizabeth Rice

Crossed the Rubicon and passed a point of no return just like Julius Caesar's army's crossing of the Rubicon River (in the north of Italy ) in 49 BC which this wine is aptly named for. Red currants, blackberries, cedar, herbs, and more are all crossing together harmoniously in this iconic wine.

Crossed the Rubicon and passed a point of no return just like Julius Caesar's army's crossing of the Rubicon River (in the north of Italy ) in 49 BC which this wine is aptly named for. Red currants, blackberries, cedar, herbs, and more are all crossing together harmoniously in this iconic wine.

Jul 3rd, 2016