Inglenook winery is one of the most magnificent wine estates located in the Rutherford appellation in Napa Valley, Inglenook covers 1,700 acres of land, of which 235 acres are vineyard plots, The soil is a mix of well-drained loam and deeper, more refined layers - a true representation of Napa Valley's terroir diversity.
Inglenook, purchased by Captain Gustave Niebaum in 1879 as his dream site for a winery to rival the very best European chateaus, celebrates its first vintage, producing 80,000 gallons Of Wine made in a temporary cellar located behind Niebaum's private residence In 1887, Inglenook's Chateau winery was completed, Conceived to be a state-of-the-art facility, Chateau's design is based on gravity flow, one Of the first Of its type in Napa Valley. Owned and operated by Frances Ford Copolla, an award-winning director; the family-owned winery produces several elegant wine styles, among which is their flagship wine Rubicon - a sophisticated Bordeaux red blend.
Rutherford, Napa Valley
38% Viognier, 38% Marsanne, 24% Roussanne
Pale straw
Complex aromas of white peach, clover honey and lychee fruit
The wine is full-bodied, refreshing and well-balanced, building to a long, supple finish with lingering notes Of minerality and lemon zest
7 months, 66% stainless steel, 34% French oak, 21% new oak
WE-93, JS-92, D-92
Rutherford, Napa Valley
93.2 % cabernet Sauvignon, 4.7 % cabernet Franc, 1.1 % Merlot, 4 % Petit Verdot aaa
Ruby in colour, with a violet-edged. hue.
Notes of blackberry brambles, black cherry, truffle, fennel and cocoa
The structure is tightly-woven, with fine, round, velvety tannins; hints of vanilla and licorice arise during the long, generous finish
18 months ageing, 100% in French oak and 50% new oak
Gold- San Francisco International Wine Competition
JS-94, JD-94, RP-92
Rutherford, Napa Valley
93 % cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % cabernet Franc
Intense ruby-red colour
The aromas are intense and focused with top notes Of creamy, sweet vanilla, and black licorice wound around a core of exquisitely ripe black cherry and créme de cassis
Balances wine with lots Of red and black fn.lits, silky tannis giving a smooth texture on the palate with long finish
Minimum 12 months on laths
JS-97, JD-95, WE-94
