Rubicon at Inglenook Rubicon 2002
Bordeaux Red Blends
from Napa Valley, California
winemaker's notes:
"This is the best Rubicon ever..."
-Wine Enthusiast
Rubicon is the pure reflection of what was once the historic Inglenook property located in the heart of the western Rutherford Bench, Napa Valley s prime Cabernet Sauvignon appellation. In 1975, Francis and Eleanor Coppola purchased a majority of this historic Estate and introduced the Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery. After three years of careful study and planning, they launched an ambitious venture to revitalize the great Cabernet heritage of Inglenook. In 1978, the new winery created its first vintage of Rubicon, a proprietary Bordeaux-style blend that would become the flagship wine of the Niebaum-Coppola Estate. Produced from 100% certified organically-farmed grapes, Rubicon always reflects its terroir first, vintage second.
critical acclaim:
"Fragrant, showing cascades of violets, caramelized new oak, sweet cherry pie, cocoa and cassis aromas. In the mouth, it’s unctuous, and floods the palate with sweet, savory flavors. Has a youthful jamminess right now, which will melt off and refine as time goes by. Such is the elegance and balance that cellaring it for 20 years will be no problem. This is the best Rubicon ever."
98 Points
Wine Enthusiast
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A Customer - California
Oh my goodness.
A Customer - California
I have always loved the Rubicon, but this one definitely takes the cake!! I love it. If you want a really good glass of wine for a special occasion, this is it.
A Customer - Colorado
Absolutely spectacular wine, and almost beyond compare. My favorite choice for any special occassion.
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