In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Inglenook Rubicon, Rutherford, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2016+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/12/2016 · Drink 2016-2046
The proprietary red, the 2014 Rubicon (96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) has a saturated black/purple color and a nose of blackberry and cassis with some camphor and charcoal. Chewy, rich and full-bodied, with exceptional precision and personality, this is a stunningly delicious and complex wine with a good 25-30 years of further potential. It is the antithesis of the r…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 29/12/2017
In the same ballpark as the 2015, the 2014 Rubicon (97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot) is a ripe, full-bodied 2014 that boasts a deep purple color, loads of currants, incense, and cedary spice aromas, terrific mid-palate depth, and building tannin. It can be drunk today or cellared for 15-20 years.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/01/2017 · Drink 2019+
Aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and dried flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, velvety tannins and impressive intensity and richness. Opulent fruit, yet this is still lightly austere and velvety. A beauty every sense of the word. Harmonious, classic wine. Drink in 2019.