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Rubicon Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.119 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Flight #1 of our 1997 Retrospective. Presented single-blind; no formal notes. On the nose, this shared similar characteristics to wine #3. The most striking of which was a powerful note of finely ground cumin on the nose. Fruit is mostly desiccated at this point; the structure keeping everything together, but just. I called this to be “Rubicon”. While clearly in the sunset of its life, this showed slightly less energy than the Dalla Valle but no less charm. Drink now.

Flight #1 of our 1997 Retrospective. Presented single-blind; no formal notes. On the nose, this shared similar characteristics to wine #3. The most striking of which was a powerful note of finely ground cumin on the nose. Fruit is mostly desiccated at this point; the structure keeping everything together, but just. I called this to be “Rubicon”. While clearly in the sunset of its life, this showed slightly less energy than the Dalla Valle but no less charm. Drink now.

Jan 28th, 2024
Jeff D.

Awesome, very little color development and fruit and acidity still intact. Reminded me of a good Margaux...

Awesome, very little color development and fruit and acidity still intact. Reminded me of a good Margaux...

Nov 27th, 2020
Maayan Koschitzky

Still kicking, great ripe nose ,good tannins and very clean

Still kicking, great ripe nose ,good tannins and very clean

Nov 15th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.0

Shows the ripeness of the vintage & surprisingly little development yet.

Shows the ripeness of the vintage & surprisingly little development yet.

Dec 6th, 2014
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.6

For almost two decades old, somewhat unmoved. Nice ca fruit.

For almost two decades old, somewhat unmoved. Nice ca fruit.

Dec 6th, 2014
Edward Chung

Think we’re nearing the peak after 20 year. A nice drink with bbq brisket!

Think we’re nearing the peak after 20 year. A nice drink with bbq brisket!

Dec 17th, 2017
John Cassimus

Wow!! I want a case now. Thanks Sam. #blackberryfarm

Wow!! I want a case now. Thanks Sam. #blackberryfarm

Jan 18th, 2015
Kristen Sullivan

18 liters of 97 Rubicon

18 liters of 97 Rubicon

Jul 22nd, 2013
Nick Davis

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Sep 1st, 2015
Chris Stone

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Aug 31st, 2015