2013 Inglenook "Rubicon" Rutherford Bordeaux Blend (Winery Direct Library Release)
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Special Order: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 11/3/2026.
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Decanter
Reviewed November 2020Tasted during a fascinating conversation with Elaine Chukan Brown held over Zoom (what else) about the centuries of exchange between California and Bordeaux. I suggested it to the Decanter panel for the Wines of the Year tasting, and was thrilled to see it made it through to the final list. This is a wine that is built to last, and still young, but already giving so much pleasure and an excellent example of why Cabernet Sauvignon is such a rewarding grape in Napa. Rippling in rich berry fruits, damson and cassis, edged in slate and black chocolate, softening into campfire, leather and black truffle edging. A signature Napa Cabernet. 75% new oak. (JA)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
An aromatic and complex red with currant, white-chocolate and rose-petal character. Full-bodied, tight and polished. Fine and long. Beautiful now but will improve in time.
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Vinous
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon emerges from the back part of the property, which lies on the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. Here the wines are dense, powerful and structured. That is exactly what comes through in the 2013. Layers of dark fruit built into a crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures laced with mocha, espresso, gravel and dark spice overtones. The new oak that was so prominent at the outset has begun to integrate and in so doing is allowing the fruit to come through to a greater degree than in the past. This is a tremendous showing for the 2013 Rubicon.
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The Wine Independent
The 2013 Rubicon, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep garnet in color. It prances out with notes of creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, and chocolate-covered cherries with a waft of lilacs, clove oil, potpourri, and tobacco leaf. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with bright acidity and very firm, grainy tannins, featuring loads of mineral and earthy sparks and finishing long and savory. This is so, so multi-layered and gorgeous! (LPB)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.8% |
| SKU | 1326586 |
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