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  • Country ranking ?

    298
  • Producer ranking ?

    15
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    2030-2040
  • Food Pairing

    Grilled Rib-Eye, Roasted Venison & Aged Parmigiano

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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...

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Wine Information

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot

Vineyards: Gio, Cohn, Lower Garden, Apple, Creek

Alcohol: 14.1%

Barrel: 20 Months (100% French Oak, 75% New Oak)

Vintage Notes: Excellent canopy growth protected the fruit during the short stints of summer heat that lead to 2020's early version. All fruit was hand-harvested in just over four weeks, beginning with Merlot from the Gio vineyard on August 22nd, and concluding with Cabernet Sauvi...

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Average Bottle Price

2023
175€

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91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot create a Rubicon with deep purple colour, violet hue and black core. The nose is intense presenting an aroma reminiscent of ripe blackcurrants, hints of blackcurrant jelly, mulberries and sweet black cherries. In the background fine toasting, cocoa powder, floral hints and aromatic herbs with hints of eucalyptus and mint. On the palate well concentrated and structured with firm tannins, opulent fruit, fine toasting flavour and excellent length.

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Origin

Rutherford, Napa Valley

Grapes

9% Merlot
91% Cabernet Sauvignon

Drinking temperature

17-18C
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