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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: 88 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Vineyards: Cohn, Gio, Creek, Apple, Cask, Walnut, Lower Garden, Bridge
Alcohol: 14.3 %
Barrel: 18 Months (100% French Oak, 76% New Oak)
Vintage Notes: The 2018 vintage produced a generous crop of excellent quality. Well-timed precipitation in March and April encouraged slow, steady shoot development in the spring. Moderately warm temperatures throughout t...
Vintage 2018
The 2018 vintage produced a generous crop of excellent quality. Well-timed precipitation in March and April encouraged slow, steady shoot development in the spring. Moderately warm temperatures throughout the season were ideal for gradual, even ripening of our Cabernet Sauvignon and the other red Bordeaux varieties. The Rubicon harvest began at the end of September in the Cohn vineyard, and 75% of the fruit destined for the 2018 Rubicon was ha...
Average Bottle Price
| 2023 |
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| 205€ |
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