Rubicon Blend 2018 Inglenook Rutherford Francis Ford Coppola Napa Valley - California Red G01

Estate's premier red wine, reflecting the soul of the property and expressing Francis Coppola's wish to create a Bordeaux-styled grand wine, that is, "a wine that can please contemporary taste, but with a historical aspect [that defines] our vineyards at their zenith."

Rubicon was named after the small river crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., declaring his intention to gain control of Rome, thereby launching a civil war among opposing factions. Over time the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" has come to signify any irreversible action with revolutionary intent or the outcome of which holds great risk. True to its uncommon depth, Inglenook's Rubicon continues to be a testament to the finely tuned rendering of a risk well-taken.

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

Strikingly rich in color and extract, unquestionably a precocious, hedonistic wine.

The exotic, well-knit aromas and flavors 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.