BC Collector - Inglenook Sep 10

TRIALTO | September 10th 2024

Wine Spectator on INGLENOOK

Philippe Bascaules is the head winemaker, but splits his time between Château Margaux in Bordeaux and Inglenook in Napa ... Bascaules, whose first full vintage at Inglenook was 2012, wants to emphasize freshness over power.
James Molesworth, June 2020

INGLENOOK
Rubicon 2013

Organic

$474.63*
* Suggested retail price

5 case(s) available

	Product code	499239
	Format	6x750ml
	Listing type	Speculative
	Status	Allocated
	Regulated designation	American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
	Region	California
	Subregion	Napa, Rutherford
	Varietal(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon 100 %
	Alcohol percentage	13.8%
	Colour	Red
	Sugar	Dry
	Closure type	Cork
	Aging vessel type	French oak barrels
	Length of aging	18 months

- 97 Points -

Vinous, December 2016

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon emerges from the back part of the property, which lies on the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. Here the wines are dense, powerful and structured. That is exactly what comes through in the 2013. Layers of dark fruit built into a crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures laced with mocha, espresso, gravel and dark spice overtones. The new oak that was so prominent at the outset has begun to integrate and in so doing is allowing the fruit to come through to a greater degree than in the past. This is a tremendous showing for the 2013 Rubicon.

INGLENOOK
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Organic

$182.12*
* Suggested retail price

3 case(s) available

	Product code	499242
	Format	6x750ml
	Listing type	Speculative
	Country	United States
	Regulated designation	American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
	Region	California
	Subregion	Napa, Rutherford
	Varietal(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon 95 %
	Varietal(s)	Cabernet Franc 4 %
	Varietal(s)	Petit Verdot 1 %
	Varietal(s)	Merlot 1 %
	Colour	Red
	Sugar	Dry
	Closure type	Cork

- 95 Points -

Vinous, December 2018

A dense, succulent wine, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon captures all the raw power and density of the year. The 2015 is just starting to soften, but ideally it needs another few years in bottle to be at its finest. Readers should expect an especially opulent style, and yet the 2015 has more than enough depth to drink well for another 15+ years or more.

Also Available

INGLENOOK
Rubicon 2018

California, United States

119313 | 6x750ml | Spec

4 case(s) available

$338.05*
* Suggested retail price

- 97 Points -

Decanter, July 2021

A lovely enticing nose filled with rich plum, fig and blackcurrant fruits - heady and opulent. The palate is precise with a distinct texture, certainly dense and ripe but the flavours just settle on the tongue giving spiced touches of liquorice but allowing the freshness and acidity to underpin the overall taste. It feels very carefully constructed with everything in place allowing power and generality but neatly packaged and not overdone. A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Wines are aged for 18 months in 100% French oak, 76% new.

INGLENOOK
Blancaneaux 2020

California, United States

921866 | 6x750ml | Spec

2 case(s) available

$114.47*
* Suggested retail price

- 17.5 Points -

Jancis Robinson, June 2022

Subtle aromas currently, this wine will do well with plenty of air upon opening and a bit more time in bottle as well. There is a promise of more to come as it continues to evolve in bottle. Notes of white grapefruit pith, crushed lime blossom, a hint of melon and a bit of lychee are balanced with a savoury accent of sea salt. There is plenty of nuance here and an intriguing balance of richness with elegant presence, flesh on the palate yet tension and length. Nicely done.

About INGLENOOK

Founded by a successful Finish sea Captain, Gustave Niebaum, in the 1880’s, Inglenook Estate in Rutherford California was once the most highly regarded of the earliest, great Napa Valley estate wineries. Over the years the estate passed through the hands of Niebaum’s descendants.