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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: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vineyards: Pritchett Hill, Cohn, Gio, Lower Garden
Alcohol: 14.2 %
Barrel: 18 Months (100% French Oak 75% New Oak)
Vintage Notes: 2014 was the second year of a significant drought in Napa Valley. Budbreak was early and temperatures were consistently warm throughout the growing season. This led to an early harvest of impressively concentrated fruit at excellent phenolic matur...
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Average Bottle Price
| 2023 |
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| 160€ |
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