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Wine Description
The Story
Since its inaugural vintage in 1978, Rubicon has been the 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...
Wine Information
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
Vineyards: Cask, Walnut 94/96, Gio, Upper Garden, Creek, Gate
Alcohol: 13.9 %
Barrel: 18 months (80% New Oak)
Vintage Notes: By all accounts, 2011 was a difficult vintage. Chilly spring temperatures and heavy rains delayed bud break, and crops were reduced significantly on account of the weather. The rains were also responsible for the lower alcohol-level this vintage. But, there was ...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2023 |
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| 175€ |
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