LiQuery - Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Item:	29553
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2018 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2022-09-26
Producer:	Inglenook
Location:	USA - California
Price:	$105.00 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Full-bodied & Firm
Alcohol:	14.5%
Varietal:	Cabernet Sauvignon
Sugar Code:	XD (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	94
Total Inventory:	29 vs. on
Cellar:	2036
Glass Style:	Cabernet Sauvignon Purchase Glass

Description
After spending decades bringing the legendary Napa vineyards of the Inglenook property back together under his ownership, filmmaker Francis Coppola put the last piece of the puzzle together in spring 2011: he purchased the rights to the Inglenook name itself. Now all wines that were formerly called Rubicon, can bear the iconic Inglenook name, including this 'Cask' bottling.

Tasting Notes
A classic Napa Cabernet, smooth and rich, softly spoken with swirls of black fruits and gentle spice. This will age but there is no need to wait too long as the sides are already smoothed out. A great entry point to Rubicon, showing how carefully Inglenook walks the line between richly powerful concentrated Cabernet and a fresher lean style of wine. No trace of over ripeness or the smoke that impacted the very end of the picking. Tasted twice. 95ha estate on a huge, almost 700ha estate. Philippe Bascaules director of winemaking. 50% new oak. Blend completed with 1% Petit Verdot. Drinking window: 2022-2036. Score - 94. (Jane Anson, decanter.com, Sept. 3, 2020)

Tasting Notes