Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_italy five-spice powder and lavender pastille

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

Best from 2021 through 2038

full-bodied and caressing broad-shouldered flavors are blessed with an abundance of dry extract that confers a sappy texture to the powerful and balanced finale

There is excellent volume here for its level and the finish is an interesting contrast with its velvety yet robust texture

Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_italy five-spice powder and lavender pastilleThe 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.