Inglenook, Rubicon 2019
Inglenook, Rubicon 2019 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £225.60 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Caymus · Napa Valley | £225.00 | |||
| Continuum 2005 Continuum · Napa Valley | £225.00 | |||
| DVO 2019 Dalla Valle & Ornellaia · Bordeaux | £225.00 | |||
| Joseph Phelps Backus 2004 Joseph Phelps · Napa Valley | £225.00 |
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of other Bordeaux varietals, the aim of the Rubicon is, and always has been, to produce a wine capable of rivalling the best of Bordeaux, though with its own sense of place and tradition. Named after the river which was crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., Rubicon is produced from only the best plots across the estate. Since 2016 the winemaking has been under the watchful eye of Philippe Bascaules who has taken the estate to whole new heights. Philippe cut his teeth right out of university with a job at one Château Margaux, eventually making his way up to Estate Director. This wealth of knowledge and prowess has been carefully implemented at Inglenook and the results are simply stunning.