| Producer | Inglenook |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Napa Valley |
| Subregion | Rutherford |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 14657 |
| Size | 375ml |
Founded in 1879 by Napa pioneer Gustave Niebaum, Inglenook was one of the most celebrated wineries in Napa for decades but fell into disrepair after Prohibition in the middle of the 20th century. Revived to its former glory by Francis Ford Coppola in the 1990s, the Inglenook Estate is back to producing epic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Half Bottles develop a little faster than full-size bottles, so this 2016 is in a sweet spot right now! With rose petal, cocoa, tobacco, and black cherry aromas, this wine has a juicy, muscular mouthfeel that's all mocha, dried strawberry, and that signature Rutherford dusty tannin.
Beautiful aromas of ripe cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants and perfume that follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a pretty long finish. Shows poise and polish.
The base cuvée is the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec sourced all from Rutherford. It has a classic, Saint Julien-like bouquet of crème de cassis, tobacco lead, damp earth, and spice that gives way to a full-bodied, concentrated, textured Cabernet that hits all the right marks. The top Rubicon release has a touch more elegant and precision, but this isn't far off. Drink this stunner any time over the coming 20 years or more.
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with notions of cherry tart, redcurrant jelly, freshly crushed blackberries and wild blueberries with hints of pencil lead, tobacco and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate possesses plenty of juicy black and blue berries with a firm, chewy frame and savory finish.
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