Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley 750mL

Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley

Red Wine | Rutherford, Napa Valley | Proprietary Estate Blend | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley is the flagship estate wine from one of Napa Valley’s most historic and influential wineries. Sourced exclusively from organically farmed estate vineyards in Rutherford, Rubicon is typically anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Bordeaux varietals to create depth and balance. The fruit undergoes meticulous sorting, gentle fermentation, and extended aging in fine French oak barrels to enhance structure, purity, and elegance. The result is a refined, powerful, and age-worthy wine that captures the essence of Rutherford’s distinctive “dusty” terroir and Inglenook’s legacy of craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, and warm baking spice.

• Palate: Dark fruit, cassis, cocoa, tobacco leaf, roasted espresso, and fine oak.

• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, polished, and structured with refined tannins.

• Finish: Long and layered with dark fruit, spice, and the signature Rutherford dust.

What Makes It Special

• Flagship estate wine from the historic Inglenook estate, founded in 1879.

• 100% estate-grown fruit from Rutherford’s world-renowned benchland soils.

• Crafted using Bordeaux-inspired winemaking and premium French oak aging.

• Offers exceptional age-worthiness and cellar potential.

• Represents one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious and collectible red wines.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F and decant for at least one hour to reveal its full complexity. Pair with ribeye steaks, braised short ribs, lamb, porcini risotto, or aged cheeses for a refined dining experience. Suitable for immediate enjoyment with proper aeration but also ideal for cellaring to develop tertiary notes over 10–20 years.

FAQ

1. What does Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley taste like?
It features blackcurrant, blackberry, cocoa, cedar, espresso, refined tannins, and classic Rutherford dust.

2. Is Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley age-worthy?
Yes, Rubicon is highly age-worthy, often improving for 10–20 years depending on storage.

3. What grapes are used in Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley?
It is a proprietary Bordeaux-style blend anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.

4. What makes Rutherford wines, especially Rubicon, unique?
Rutherford’s benchland soils create wines known for their structure, balance, and the famous “Rutherford dust” tannin profile.

5. Where can I buy Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley?
You can buy Inglenook Rubicon Red Rutherford Napa Valley directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-release wines.