Ripe and fresh aromas combine notes of red and dark raspberry

and therefore

An interesting wine of amalgams

supple and generous medium full flavors that culminate in a velvety and long finish

with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass

Inglenook, Rubicon other_regions_italy Ripe and fresh aromas combineThe 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.