Barny

9.4

Wine 1500 🙈 ; opened for World Cup starting 2026 Mexico and South Africa; The cork popped off…; but still managed to get the fine juice out 😉; Vintage 2006, just like the „Summer Fairy Tale“ of the World Cup in Germany; and the wine leaves you wanting more „mehr Lust“, beautifully aged, fine fruit 😋 Wishing everyone a wonderful and peaceful World Cup — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.5

#AgedWineTuesday

Very pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish/brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, figs, plums, dried fruits, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, juniper, cedar, licorice, dark chocolates, earth, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, herbs, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, mediterranean spices, black tea ,herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 27 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking fabulously now. Rich, with great complexity. Elegant and nicely balanced, with a great mouthfeel.

Still drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Soft and elegant, with a great nose.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 93 points.

I did not decant it, and drank it right out of the bottle. Smooth right away, and even better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Thank you Mike for sharing this with me.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always delicious. Such a great experience to drink history in a bottle.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 3% Cabemet Franc. Aged for 26 months in (90% new) French Oak barrels.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$150. — 2 months ago

Jazmina

9.3

Rice Krispies, bbq mushroom, black currants, eucalyptus, chamomile, brisket burnt ends.

A cool tangerine thing going on.

Still super young and tight. Needs time to decant. Still super dense. — 5 years ago

William Tremblay

9.3

"Une robe sans jambes, c'est une terminologie d'oenologue."
M.T.

"Versez-moi le Rubicon et je passerai au travers."
W.T. — 7 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.2

Starting line up this evening. Just beginning to decant. All 2002's Araujo Eisele Vineyard, Bryant Family Vineyard, Chateau Montelena Cab, Diamond Creek, Grace Family Vineyard, Ramey Jericho Canyon & Rubicon Estate & maybe a surprise — 9 years ago

with bill

Vondolee Nixon

9.5

I liked more than rubicon. — 9 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.0

Made by Rubicon one of the best producers on the island . It's time Malvasia from Lanzarote started getting more attention. The volcanic soil , fresh , fruity but with this underlying minerality . If you never tasted wines from Lanzarote before , look out for them . I love them — 10 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Inglenook — Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Crafted from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, this estate-grown Cabernet showcases the remarkable 2018 Napa Valley vintage. Although positioned below the iconic Rubicon, it delivers the pedigree, precision, and elegance that have defined Inglenook for generations.

Aromas & Flavors
Layers of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, espresso, cedar, and graphite unfold alongside subtle bay leaf, dried herbs, and baking spices. The fruit is generous without excess, allowing Rutherford’s signature savory character to shine.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and exceptional balance. Deep and structured yet remarkably approachable, the wine carries impressive concentration while maintaining finesse through a long, refined finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, dry-aged steak, lamb chops, braised short ribs, wild mushroom dishes, or aged Cheddar and Gouda.

Verdict
An outstanding expression of Rutherford Cabernet that consistently overdelivers. Powerful without being overwhelming, refined without sacrificing depth, it captures the classic Napa profile with remarkable harmony and age-worthy structure.

Did You Know?
Founded in 1879 by Gustave Niebaum, Inglenook is one of Napa Valley’s most historic estates. Under the stewardship of Francis Ford Coppola and renowned winemaker Philippe Bascaules (formerly of Château Margaux), the estate has been meticulously restored to its original vision of producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.

🍷 Personal Pick
The 2018 and 2019 vintages remain among my favorite recent years from Napa. This bottle is proof that you don’t need to step up to Rubicon to experience the soul of Inglenook. It delivers everything I look for in a classic Napa Cabernet—depth, structure, refined herbaceous character, and effortless balance. A cerebral wine that reminds me why Rutherford continues to be one of the world’s great homes for Cabernet Sauvignon. — a day ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Niebaum Coppola Winery Rubicon 1994, Rutherford, California

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, licorice, spices, vinaigrette, eucalyptus, wet leaves, herbs and black pepper.

Medium finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This 29 year old is still drinking nicely now, but past it's peak. Still showing lots of fruits at this age.

I did not decant it, and let it open in the bottle. Needs 90 minutes to open up properly.

Rich and fruit forward with a soft mouthfeel. Delicious and elegant.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Nice to drink these kind of older wines.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged in new French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$225 (current vintage). — 3 years ago

Paul Weil

9.8

To my beloved wife upon our 20th anniversary: yours is the face upon which I hope to gaze, every day when I wake, and every night before I sleep. Let us continue to cross our Rubicons, hand in hand. — 6 years ago

Roy Murdock

8.9

Honeysuckle, jasmine, light alcohol, lychee smell. Pure lychee sweetness, peach. Thumbs up — 8 years ago

with Rad

Alberto Pineda Magro

9.4

Gran vino de lanzarote. Justo al lado de The volcan, un sitio espectacular. Puerto Marina Rubicon. Comienzo de vacas! — 9 years ago

with María Jesús

Clark Wen

9.5

Great rec from the Somm at Bottega, very strong experience especially after our tasting of Rubicon at Inglenook. — 10 years ago

with Yein

Jay Kline

9.2

Opened with the assistance of a Durand and decanted about an hour prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1981 Rubicon pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a combination of dried, ripe and tart, red and black fruits: mixed brambles, red and black currants, black cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, old leather, dried flowers, a mix of organic and inorganic earth, minerals and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+ and sanguine. A rather remarkable ‘81 that seems almost evergreen when considering the color and condition of the fruit. In fact, it seemed to gain energy with air. Impressive. Drink now with a short decant and through 2041. — 2 months ago

Alexandra Wood

9.6

One of the most elegant reds I’ve ever had. Deep blackberry and a little bit of spice while being soft on the tannins — 5 months ago

Geoffrey Clapp

10

Nearing its peak but my god what a supple, leathery beauty — 3 years ago

Amy Reed

9.2

Really good for Italian wine. From wine mailer. -$8 — 5 years ago

Jarred Abel

9.2

Solid Cab, but not blown away — 8 years ago

Mark Blatty

9.3

Incredibly vibrant at 13 years old. Classic Rutherford. — 9 years ago

with Jenny

Lauren Duda

9.1

Powerful with notes of coffee and dust. Could use some air! — 9 years ago