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95
Jeb Dunnuck
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97
James Suckling
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Inglenook Rubicon 2018

Product description
Strikingly rich in colour and extract, the 2018 Rubicon is unquestionably a precocious, hedonistic wine. The exotic, well-knit aromas and flavours 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.

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

97 Points - James Suckling

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. It's delicious already, but best after 2022.

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is based on a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the balance of 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. Still, it's beautifully balanced and 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.