Inglenook, Rubicon - Napa Valley 2017

Among the Napa Cult wines, Inglenook is one the oldest estate, that kept a high quality level for over a century. The property has been bought by Francis Ford Coppola in the 1970’s and the wine is made by Philippe Bascaules, General Director of Château Margaux.
The production of Rubicon, Inglenook’s premier red wine, began in 1978 and restored the Estate’s legacy of making world-class wines. Rubicon is an elegant blend from the finest vineyard blocks, and showcases the highest potential of both the Estate and the vintage.

Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley
100% Organic certified - CCOF since 1991
Barrel Regime: 18 Months, 100% French Oak, 75% New Oak

Vintage Notes

Rainfall in winter and spring of 2017 was bountiful, totaling nearly 50 inches. These condi-tions allowed for a smooth transition into bloom and fruit set. The beautiful organically-farmed fruit used to produce the Inglenook 2017 Rubicon came from select vineyard blocks on our estate. We harvested Merlot on August 31st, began harvesting Cabernet Sauvignon on September 5th, and concluded with Cabernet Franc on September 28th. The fruit showed balanced acidity across the board, which created a compelling freshness in the final blend

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

The 2017 Rubicon is expansive, with intriguing depth. The wine has exciting complexity below the surface, which enhances its expressiveness. There is a defined aromatic core of ripe red and black fruits, especially raspberry, black cherry, and cassis. It is seamless on the palate, with finely-polished tannins. The lingering finish is refreshing, with notes of crème de cassis and cocoa powder.

The Wine Independent

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/11/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Rubicon comes bounding out with exuberant notes of stewed red and black plums, Morello cherries, and creme de cassis with hints of rose oil, sandalwood, and Chinese five spice, plus a waft of tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a racy line of freshness and soft tannins, with perfumed black and red berry layers and a spicy finish.

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe2/14/2020

This shows a wonderful core of ripe fruit with berry and currant character. Hints of spices and tobacco. Some cedar. Full-bodied, creamy and rich. Fresh. Beautiful length. Drink after 2022, but already so delicious.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe1/1/2020

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is another wine that has turned out very well. In this vintage, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Rubicon aren't that materially different. Red fruit, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, menthol and licorice all develop in the glass. Here, too, I am quite impressed with the wine's freshness.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe12/31/2018

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is rich and exotically ripe, a sort of 2015 with an extra kick of richness and voluptuousness, if you can believe that. Raspberry jam, cherries in liqueur, spice and wild flowers all race out of the glass in this rich, super-expressive edition of the flagship Rubicon. In 2017, Rubicon is a wine of real density and power. In 2017 winemaker Chris Phelps lowered the Cabernet Sauvignon a bit and raised the Merlot and Franc.

Wine Advocate

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe10/29/2018

A barrel sample blend made up of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the deep purple-black colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon displays a simply gorgeous nose of red roses, cherry pie, black raspberries and blackberry compote with touches of black tea, incense, cinnamon stick and tilled soil. Medium-bodied with a firm frame of grainy tannins, the palate delivers compelling layers of floral and earth-inspired flavors with a long, perfumed finish. 4,070 cases are estimated to be produced.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 86 % Merlot 10 % Cabernet Franc 4 %
Appellation	Napa Valley
Millesime	2017
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Sauvignon 86 %
Merlot 10 %
Cabernet Franc 4 %

Appellation

Napa Valley

Millesime

2017

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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