Inglenook, Rubicon - Napa Valley 2018

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 in Caligfornia : CCOF since 1991
100% estate grown
Barrel Regime: 18 Months, 100% French Oak, 75% New Oak

Vintage Notes

The 2018 vintage produced a generous crop of excellent quality. Well-timed precipitation in March and April encouraged slow, steady shoot development in the spring. Moderately warm temperatures throughout the season were ideal for gradual, even ripening of our Cabernet Sauvignon and the other red Bordeaux varieties. The Rubicon harvest began at the end of September in the Cohn vineyard, and 75% of the fruit destined for the 2018 Rubicon was harvested by the first week of October. This early ripening of Rubicon fruit in 2018 made a significant contribution to the freshness and elegance of the final Rubicon blend.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Strikingly rich in color and extract, the 2018 Rubicon is unquestionably a precocious, hedonistic wine. The exotic, well-knit aromas and flavors include ripe cassis, allspice, star anise, vanilla and black licorice. Upon entry, this full-bodied wine envelops the palate with its luxurious concentration and supple, silky tannins, supported by vibrant freshness from the balanced acidity, and perfectly-integrated French oak. Very long and expansive in the finish, the 2018 Rubicon will be memorable for decades to come.

The Wine Independent

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/11/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Rubicon features notes of fragrant earth, dusty soil, and powdered cinnamon, giving way to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and boysenberries with touches of lilacs and black truffles. The full-bodied palate delivers a rock-solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity to counter the bright black fruits, finishing long and earthy.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe1/7/2022

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice. Racy and voluptuous to the core, the 2018 is very easy to enjoy today. It will be even better in a few years' time, once the aromatics open a bit more. It's great to see the 2018 has the same mid-palate volume it had as a barrel sample, prior to bottling. This is a terrific showing.

Anthocyanes

byYohan Castaingthe10/4/2021

Nez frais et fruité, très fruits noirs avec des notes d'épices, de menthol, de réglisse et de tabac. Parfait équilibre, belle intensité de fruits, des notes de tabac et d'épices en finale. Aérien et frais. On ressent ici toute la puissance du terroir de Rutherford. Ce vin aura besoin de temps pour s'exprimer. Magnifique.

Jeb DUNNUCK

byJeb Dunnuckthe1/27/2021

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is based on a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It’s a more backward, closed wine, offering classy notes of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, freshly crushed stone, and cedar. More medium to full-bodied and elegant, I’d like to see a touch more density and richness on the mid-palate, but it's beautifully balanced, has gorgeous tannins, integrated acidity, and outstanding length on the finish. Give this classic, impressive, old school beauty 4-5 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following 15-20.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe1/4/2021

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is a terrific example of the year in the way it marries energy, vibrant fruit and mid-weight structure. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Crushed red berry fruit, mocha, spice, leather, licorice and sweet pipe tobacco abound. Classy and polished to the core, the 2018 Rubicon is a winner from Inglenook. Readers should expect a decidedly laid back style for the year.

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe12/31/2020

Subtle and complex red with blackberry, black truffle, sweet tobacco and mahogany. Highlights of lavender and violets. Full-bodied and very tight with finesse and tension. Very polished, fine tannins. Long finish. Delicious already, but best after 2022.

Wine Advocate

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe11/5/2020

A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon sports a deep garnet-purple color and expressive notes of mocha, tapenade, grilled meats and cedar with a core of creme de cassis, baked plums and blackberry pie plus a waft of garrigue. The full-bodied palate has tons of juicy black fruit layers, supported by fine-grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe1/6/2020

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is regal, polished and sophisticated. Dark red cherry, plum, lavender, spice and rose petal fill out the layers in a beautifully layered, vibrant Rubicon loaded with personality, elegance and class.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 88 % Merlot 8 % Cabernet Franc 3 % Petit Verdot 1 %
Appellation	Napa Valley
Millesime	2018
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

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Rouge

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Cabernet Sauvignon 88 %
Merlot 8 %
Cabernet Franc 3 %
Petit Verdot 1 %

Appellation

Napa Valley

Millesime

2018

Contenance

Magnum (1,5 l)

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