This needs hours in the glass to tame the aggressive black fruit with an austere and bitter finish. Nose of black currants, black berry, black cherry, tree bark and clove. With time in the glass, develops a lush, med bodied, soft fruit that still finishes with a bit of astringency but with integrated tannins and some pepper. 88+
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3/12/2022 - nicholasagonzales Likes this wine: 98 Points
Wow! Just wow! A beautiful wine. Cherry and blackberry notes. Beautiful tannins and wonderful balance. A++
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12/31/2018 - srwatters wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding example of a Napa Cab Franc. Super and so well integrated. Outstanding value.
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12/10/2017 - Eags25 wrote: 88 Points
This needs hours in the glass to tame the aggressive black fruit with an austere and bitter finish. Nose of black currants, black berry, black cherry, tree bark and clove. With time in the glass, develops a lush, med bodied, soft fruit that still finishes with a bit of astringency but with integrated tannins and some pepper. 88+
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2/7/2016 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very enjoyable. Plenty of dark red fruit, a little chocolate. Smooth, with soft tannins.
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6/18/2015 - Eags25 wrote: 86 Points
The first Rubicon wine I haven't liked. Rough tannins, bitter, astringent finish. Truly not enjoyable, even after a few days to mellow.
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