Inglenook, Rutherford, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Burgundy Blanc *** Sleeper Napa Valley Value

*** Sleeper Napa Valley Value - Drinks like similar wines in the $75-100 range ***

The 1980 vintage of Mayacamas Vineyards cabernet sauvignon is now fully mature and drinking beautifully

has a beautiful perfume of charcuterie

Not entirely sure how it manages to combine all these things

26% from the Eleven Confessions (Estate) Vineyard and 2% from Molly Aida (Estate) Vineyard

Inglenook, Rutherford, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Burgundy Blanc *** Sleeper Napa Valley Value94 points Decanter A classic Napa Cabernet, smooth and rich, softly spoken with swirls of black fruits and gentle spice. This will age but there is no need to wait too long as the sides are already smoothed out. A great entry point to Rubicon, showing how carefully Inglenook walks the line between richly powerful concentrated Cabernet and a fresher lean style of wine. No trace of over ripeness or the smoke that impacted the very end of the picking.