(from vines that average more than 60 years of age)

The bouquet shows finest caramel and spicy oak notes along with white flowers and fine fruit flavors

supple and generous medium full flavors that culminate in a velvety and long finish

with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass

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Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_italy (from vines that average moreThe deep garnet colored 2009 Rubicon contains 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. It has a fairly mature nose of leather, cigar box and baking spices over a core of prunes, dried mulberries and raisin cake with touches of sauted herbs and incense. Medium to full bodied, the palate has evolved, savory and earth inspired flavors with a chewy texture and stewed tea laced finish.