2015 Inglenook Rubicon

96 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is a dark, exotic beauty. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and menthol make a strong opening statement as this bold, sumptuous wine shows off its personality. Radiant, supple and super-expressive, the 2015 is just as enjoyable as it has always been. The 2015 is just starting to open up, but it remains very, very young. Time in the glass brings out an attractive floral component that adds lift.

95 POINTS

Virginie Boone - Wine Enthusiast

From the esteemed producer's gorgeous estate, including 3% Merlot, this is impressive and structured—a leathery, viscous and concentrated expression of a great site in an intense vintage. Gunpowder, oak and black-cherry compote form around brightly captured acidity and a lasting fistful of baking spice that lingers and softens the finish.

95 POINTS

Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot, the 2015 Rubicon is slightly deeper in color than the 2014 and offers a deeper, more concentrated, yet slightly compact style that's common in this vintage. Blackcurrants, scorched earth, cedary spice, leafy herbs and licorice all flow to a ripe, beautifully concentrated, deep wine that needs 5-7 years of cellaring and will make for incredible drinking over the following 15+ years. 95+

95 POINTS

James Suckling

Blackberry, blueberry, fresh mushroom and Spanish-cedar aromas. Full body and silky tannins with a lovely high tone of chocolate, currants and berries. Points: 95-96

95 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of walnut, dark berry and dark chocolate follow through to a full body, with super integrated tannins and a long and focused finish. Wonderful balance and finesse for the vintage. 97% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot.

95 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is rich and sumptuous in the glass, yet has plenty of supporting structure. Gravel, smoke, grilled herbs, licorice and new leather give the 2015 many of its aromatic signatures. Rubicon can often be unctuous, so I was surprised to see the 2015 showing quite a bit of reserve. Some of that may be attributable to its recent bottling. We will see.

94 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Containing a 3% splash of Merlot, the inky purple-black 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon shows some oak on the nose with blackberries, cassis and licorice plus cigar box and tilled soil hints. Full-bodied and concentrated with firm, grainy tannins, it's soft spoken and elegantly crafted, with a mineral suggestion on the finish.

94 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is raw and almost shockingly primary. The richness and concentration of the vintage is felt in the wine's tannic heft and pure power. Time is going to be essential in helping the 2015 come together. There is simply a lot of everything here. Points: 93-96