Rubicon Estate

Intense flavors of cherries and wildberries; lively scents of lavender, minerals and sweet spices. Rich and faily extracted due to excellent vintage conditions. A lush palate and supple tannins.

The '06 Cab Franc exhibits the pungent, sweet scent of allspice, clove, tobacco leaves and red cherries; its plush palate resonates with rich, ripe blackberry flavors and intriguing spice accents.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Bringing incredible elements to the table, the stylish '05 Rubicon Estate Caberent Franc displays flavors of black fruits, sweet earth, and savory spice; drinks very well now.

89+ WINE ADVOCATE. The '09 Inglenook Cask Cab shows lovely focus & finesse in an elegant, understated way; dark red fruit, freshly cut flowers, mint & spices are some of the nuances on the finish.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Rubicon Estate Rubicon is dense and chewy; complex earthy edge; dry berry, sage, and cedar flavors; full-bodied and well-proportioned.

94 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. An exceptionally good wine; classic Rutherford, dry, softly tannic & delicious; herb infused blackberry & cherry fruit; balanced & elegant;

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Rubicon is rough-hewn, dense & chewy; complex earthy edge of dried berries, sage, underbrush & cedar flavors. Full-bodied and well proportioned.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '06 Rubicon is supple, graceful, & harmonious, with a mix a ripe, fleshy espresso bean, mocha, dried currant & dusty berry fruit that's focused & persistent.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A handsome wine, the heady '06 Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet is polished and fine; has enticing flavors of black fruit, ripe berries and a hint of mint; rounded by a touch of oak.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Hard to believe that sophistictated zins still exists, the lively '07 Rubicon Edizione Zinfandel bring plenty of ripe berries onto the palate; finishes with great brightness.

96 PTS, #17, TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTION OF 2009, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '05 Rubicon Estate tastes bigger and more impenetrable than any previous vintage; thick and heavy; potentially a perfect wine.

93 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. At its best, Rubicon Estate stuns with power and richness and the '04 is no exception. This is an opulent wine with the purest expression of crushed cherries and blackberries.

90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '05 Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet has lots of new, smoky oak that stands out; give it a little time in a decanter before you drink; should develop for a decade.

93 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '04 Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet is an opulent wine with the purest expression of crushed cherries and blackberries, and oak inspired hints of nougat and caramel.

93 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The '03 Rubicon Estate Rubicon is rich in luscious tannins, with a deep cherry essence; a dynamic flavor with the herbal edge of great Rutherford Cab; plush and delicious.

96 PTS WILFRED WONG. One of California's greatest wines, ever! The absolutely stunning '02 Rubicon Estate Rubicon Red takes the first growth Bordeaux to task as well as its own Napa Valley neighbors.

95 PTS, CELLAR SELECTION, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The Rubicon Estate is a spectacular wine; enormously oaky now, with an explosion of char and vanilla; shows and underworld of black currants; glamorous wine.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Totally delicious, the classy '05 Edizione Pennino Zinfandel delivers superb black raspberry flavors that fill palate with wholesome goodness; one of California's top red wines!

14.7% ABV.